Overwhelmed at the end of a four-hour special meeting of the Sonoma City Council to take up the appeal of the certification by the Planning Commission of the EIR for the Hotel Sonoma Project on Napa Street West, the council closed the public comment portion... Continue

NASCAR driver and active U.S. Navy Lt. Jesse Iwuji will be a speaker on Friday, June 23 at Military Career Day at Sonoma Raceway. The event will include a jobs workshop—including counseling on interviewing techniques and resume building, panel discussion and a three-hour career fair featuring more... Continue

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