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The scheme that brought down Sonoma Valley Bank

Two former executives of Sonoma Valley Bank have been convicted of making tens of millions of dollars in fake loans, a massive fraud scheme that lead to the bank’s 2010 collapse. Sean Clark Cutting, the former Chief Executive Officer, and Brian Scott Melland, the former Chief Loan Officer... Continue

Sonoma City Council to discuss raising minimum wage

Last night Sonoma's City Council agreed to place the topic of raising the minimum wage in the City of Sonoma on a future agenda. The request was made by Vice-Mayor Amy Harrington, who under the current council rules needed the agreement of the majority of... Continue

Band Together 2 concert raises $4 million for fire relief

Thursday night’s sold-out Band Together 2 concert in San Francisco, headlined by Red Hot Chili Peppers, raised $4 million in an ongoing campaign to support low-income and vulnerable communities hardest hit by the North Bay fires. The show was presented by Tipping Point Community, a non-profit... Continue

County’s grant rules ‘too risky’ for Sonoma homeless shelter

Sonoma’s homeless shelter will not pursue a $40,000 County grant because its restrictions, including the waiving of drug testing and the ceding of local control, are risky and counter to the agency's mission, Sonoma Overnight Support announced today. The “very tough decision” represents a loss of... Continue

Claus and effect

“Miracle on 34th Street," one of Hollywood’s classic holiday charmers, plays the Sebastiani Theatre on Monday, December 18. The 1947 film stars Edmund Gwenn as the department-store Santa who proves to be, much to the delight of a very young Natalie Wood, the real thing. The... Continue

Oh snap! Student photo picked for 2018 calendar

Marvin Jason Ramirez, a student from Sonoma Valley High School, has already made a mark in 2018 – his photograph will be part of Bank of Marin’s annual community calendar. His “Sunrise in Sonoma” was chosen from over 200 images for submitted by Bay Area... Continue

Editorial: Planning Commission appointment goofiness

The “out of city” seats on City of Sonoma commissions are intended to provide a way for valley residents to gain some influence in city decision-making. Historically, appointees to these seats have been residents of The Springs, or parts of the valley community adjacent to the... Continue

Head of Sonoma Visitors Bureau exits for SoCal gig

Jonny Westom, executive director of the Sonoma Valley Visitors’ Bureau (SVVB), today announced plans to depart the SVVB to accept the new position as executive director of Visit Dana Point, California. Westom, his wife and young son are relocating in order to be closer their... Continue
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