In 1931, Charlie Chaplin, for years the biggest movie star in the world, was suddenly on the wrong side of history – without a microphone. Talkies had taken over Hollywood three years earlier, but Chaplin insisted that the voice of his Tramp persona never be... Continue

A reception to kick off new LGBT programs for seniors will be held at Vintage House Sonoma on Friday, June 23, from 2-4 p.m. Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender seniors are invited to enjoy refreshments and discuss ideas about LGBT specific programs and activities they... Continue

The first of nine large outdoor sculptures by Albert Paley have been installed in Sonoma Plaza, with more coming this week to Depot Park, the Community Center and the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art. “Albert Paley: Thresholds” is Sonoma’s largest-ever public art installation, and will... Continue

Proposals for sale or development of the 2.83-acre Sonoma lot owned by the hospital will be presented to Sonoma Valley Health Care District Board on Thursday, June 22, 5 p.m. in the hospital basement conference room. The board issued a request for proposals for the... Continue

On Friday June 23, Assemblymember Aguiar-Curry will be hold a “Community Coffee” event at Barking Dog Roasters in Boyes Hot Springs to discuss state legislation and issues impacting the Sonoma Valley community. “This is a great opportunity to voice your views and share your comments with... Continue

The challenge: create an outfit with the trendiest colors, at a thrift shop price. Republic of Thrift focuses on the 2017 Pantone Spring/Summer colors with this stylish outfit featuring a retro-inspired skirt in Flame and Kale, along with soft grey, gold, black and cream. The... Continue

Sonoma Valley residents interested in groundwater are urged to apply for a seat on the new groundwater advisory committee. The new advisory committee will provide input and feedback on policies, programs and projects to the boards of the Santa Rosa Plain and Sonoma Valley groundwater sustainability... Continue

There's likely to be a large crowd filling the Community Meeting Room on the evening of June 22 when the appeal of the Environmental Impact Report of the 62-room, 80-seat restaurant Hotel Project Sonoma on West Napa Street takes place at the special meeting of... Continue