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Wed. night town hall meeting: Highway 37

If you were confronted by a flooded Highway 37 this winter and are worried about future closures, First District Supervisor Susan Gorin will be holding a Town Hall meeting on Wednesday, April 5, to the future of the highway. The meeting will cover the future... Continue

Council set to confirm new planning commissioner

Lynda Corrado will likely be named the alternate member of the Sonoma Planning Commission at Monday night's City Council Meeting. She was nominated for the post by Mayor Rachel Hundley. Corrado's appointment is on the consent portion of the April 3 agenda, meaning it will be... Continue

Head of Sonoma Community Center resigns

John Tamiazzo has resigned as executive director of the Sonoma Community Center after nearly a year of service. “We wish John the very best as he pursues his new opportunities,” said Annie Bauer, SCC board chair. An interim team of Bauer and boardmembers Winnie Farwell and Libby... Continue

Changes, growth at SV Ed Foundation

Following a positive leadership transition earlier this year, the Sonoma Valley Education Foundation this month welcomed a slate of new members to its board of directors. “We are more determined than ever to provide high impact, sustainable support to the public schools of Sonoma Valley,”... Continue

Sonoma Valley Hospital delays sale of south lot

UPDATED: The Sonoma Valley Hospital will wait until after the June 6 parcel tax vote to move on selling its vacant 2.83-acre lot bordering MacArthur Avenue. The original deadline to submit proposals to sell all or part South Lot was April 15. With a unanimous vote... Continue

La Luz board adds two members

The La Luz Center board of directors has elected two new members, Arleen Curry and Heather McCulloch. “These new board members add invaluable skills and experience to La Luz’s team,” said Chair Marcelo Defreitas. “This is a critical and very challenging time for La Luz... Continue

Under the Sun: Kyle Lely, engineer/paramedic

How long have you worked for the fire department, Kyle? It's now the Sonoma Valley Fire and Rescue Authority, a consolidated department. I started in as a volunteer 2002 right out of high school, and became a full-time employee in 2006. And are you a... Continue

Library Board seeks teen member

The Sonoma Valley Library Advisory Board is currently accepting applications for a local teenager, in grades 9-12, to apply to become a member. The advisory board is a citizen committee that serves to advise the Library Commission on issues affecting the library here in the... Continue

An inside look at local law enforcement

The Sonoma County Sheriff and the Sonoma Police Department invite participation in The Sonoma Valley Citizen's Academy, a seven-week program designed to give participants an overview of law enforcement policies and procedures. The academy is in session April 19 through May 24 every Wednesday evening... Continue