Upon a good friend’s recommendation I recently read the book “The Language of Flowers: A Novel” by Vanessa Diffenbaugh. The novel is set in San Francisco and North Bay wine country. A confused, self-sabotaging 18-year-old woman, freshly ejected from the foster care system, struggles to... Continue
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Local Sonoma Valley News:
By Fred Allebach -- It is said Mariano Vallejo deeded the Sonoma’s Mountain Cemetery to the city in the 1830s. However, according to local historian Peter Meyerhof, “I have never found any primary document that would suggest Vallejo established the cemetery in the 1830s, or ever... Continue
An impromptu “Feminist Open Mic” filled Sonoma’s Grinstead Amphitheater on Wednesday afternoon – International Women’s Day -- with over 100 women, quite a few men, and a large contingent of teens, mostly girls. The gathering, pulled together in a few days’ time by high school... Continue
By Michael Karath -- By accusing CNN, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, and other major outlets of disseminating “fake news,” the media has doubled down on its reporting and fact-checking. The new president has awoken the media from its slumber. They are... Continue
Statement On Parcel Tax Ballot Results By Jane Hirsch, Chair, Sonoma Valley Health Care District We are deeply disappointed that the parcel tax measure on the March 7 ballot did not pass. It fell just short of the 67 percent majority needed for approval. Unfortunately,... Continue
After five seasons and 112 “Broadway Under the Stars” performances at Jack London Park, Transcendence Theatre Company co-founders Amy Miller and Stephan Stubbins have had their share of standing ovations and critical acclaim. But they feel it’s their work offstage, performing for youth, at risk... Continue
Here are this year's winners, selected by public vote: Best place to take your dog Sonoma Valley Regional Park Dog Park Best place to take visitors for free Sonoma Plaza Best place to picnic Bartholomew Park Best secret Valley getaway Wolf House Trail,... Continue
A panel discussion on immigration hosted by the Springs Community Alliance is set for Thursday, March 16, 7 p.m. at La Luz Center, 17560 Greger Street in the Springs. The meeting is free and open to the public. Translation services will be provided. Panelists include... Continue
From time to time the Brown Act is mentioned in reference to the actions of a public legislative body, such as the Sonoma City Council. Most people are familiar with some of the acts provisions, particularly the rule against elected officials meeting alone and in... Continue
Are proceeds from Sonoma’s water operation – which charges about 20 percent more than comparable cities in Sonoma County – improperly subsidizing the city’s general fund? According to research by Chris Petlock presented to the city council, transfers from water revenues to the city’s operating... Continue