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State water decision threatens more than salmon

By Lisa Summers | Special to The Sun -- With so much recent rain and water flowing through Sonoma County watersheds, it’s hard to remember that the San Francisco Bay is still suffering from the effects of a decades-long drought caused by over-allocation of the rivers that... Continue

New ownership for Sonoma baseball team

Sonoma attorney Eric Gullotta has sold the the Sonoma Stompers professional baseball team to local businessman Jon Sebastiani, founder of KRAVE Jerky and Sonoma Brands. “I am thrilled to continue the growth of the Sonoma Stompers organization by elevating fan experiences and making the club... Continue

Sonoma Business Briefs

After 18 years on West Napa Street in downtown Sonoma, Harvest Home is moving to join Fat Pilgrim this summer at 20820 Broadway. Currently closed for construction, a remodeled Fat Pilgrim will reopen with its “usual awesome small gifts, handmade items and outdoor products.” Harvest... Continue

As schools head into spring

Spring is nearly here, and students are adjusting to their schedule after returning from the winter break. Educators and students are carefully planning and preparing for the 2017/18 school year. It’s an exciting time for all of us. Information nights and registration has commenced for... Continue

Vintage Fest bears fruit for local nonprofits

  Maria Toimil, board president of the Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival, presents a $2,000 donation to the Sonoma High School wrestling program, represented by (from left) John Bartolome of the school district, head coach Nico Saldana and assistant coach Robert McAllister. In all,... Continue

Supes step up; detachment issues; and the rising tide of bills

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors is taking on the critical issues facing Sonoma County’s immigrant community. “Now more than ever, our County must show its support,” said Chair Shirlee Zane on Tuesday. “Today we adopted a resolution that reaffirms our commitment to the rights... Continue

Hospital parcel tax increase on March ballot

Residents of Sonoma Valley Health Care District will vote March 7 on raising the parcel tax from $195 a year to $250. This year’s Measure B, which requires a two-thirds majority to pass, also extends the tax for five years. Imposed on all lots regardless... Continue

Heavy rains cause sewer overflows

Heavy rainfall has caused nine wastewater overflows in Sonoma Valley, including at the Sonoma Charter School and Flowery Elementary School campus. A majority of what the Sanitation District calls "sanitary sewer overflows"  occurred in the Boyes Hot Springs and Fetters Hot Springs areas, with two overflows in Eldridge. Nearly... Continue

A call to make Sonoma a Sanctuary City

The United Methodist Church, Spiritual Action group and the Sonoma Valley Housing Group had put out the call: “Come join us to voice immigration (deportation) concerns at the City Council meeting on Monday.” Dave Ransom, a leader in both groups, said in his call for... Continue

Neighborhood meeting: Safety on West Agua Caliente Road

Traffic concerns specific to West Agua Caliente will be the focus of a neighborhood meeting with county officials and Supervisor Susan Gorin on Thursday, February 9, 6-7:30 pm, in the Sonoma Charter School’s Multipurpose Room. “Over the past year, we have worked with neighbors to... Continue
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