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Report: Thompson town hall on health care

By Fred Allebach | Special to the Sun Sonoma Valley Federal Congressman Mike Thompson held a public meeting on health care Saturday, February 25 at Piner High School in Santa Rosa. No meeting was planned for Sonoma Valley. Sonoma Valley residents had to drive to... Continue

New baseball, soccer fields planned for Maxwell Park

The County’s Regional Parks Department is pursuing a $706,000 state grant to help pay for improvements at Maxwell Farms Regional Park including a new soccer field, a new baseball field, restroom/concession facilities and expanded parking. Improved access to the 80-acre park for vehicles and pedestrians... Continue

Update: Sonoma Climate Action Plan

The post-election landscape for climate change policy has introduced an atmosphere of uncertainty, fear and doubt that necessary progress will be supported by the federal government. In Sonoma County, the outlook is brighter for positive action. The onus is now more clearly on accomplishing climate... Continue

Under the Sun: Cathy Capriola, Sonoma city manager

Tell us about yourself, Cathy. Where did you grow up? I was born and raised north of here in Willows, California. I ended up at the University of California, Davis in 1982 where I majored in and received a communications management degree, which at the... Continue

Loud and proud

Showing big-time school spirit, Sonoma Valley High School is the 2017 winner of the “Battle of the Fans,” a league-wide contest recognizing the most enthusiastic student section. In addition to bragging rights, the school wins $1,000. The student-produced video showcasing the cheer section -- made... Continue

Wet winter garden tips

Standing water and slick conditions inhibit drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. Heavy skies press down on us in a study of 50 shades of grey. We pass the time contemplating the size of raindrops and the angle of sheeting downpours. It’s hard to imagine working in... Continue

Pro/Con: Mixed-use development on Sonoma’s First Street East

Sonoma-based Caymus Capital has proposed a mix-use development, with hotel, restaurant and residential units, on a 3.4-acre parcel that runs between the 200 block of First Street East (at bottom) to Second Street East. FOR by Bill Jasper The proposed First Street East project will... Continue

Sonoma adjusts to leaf blower ban

Sonoma’s ordinance banning gas-powered leaf blowers, Measure V on the November ballot, took effect December 22. The Sun recently asked people around town how they’ve adapted. It was clear people welcome the newfound quiet, and are pleased with the compliance. On the other hand, some... Continue

School board tackles issue of ‘safe haven’ schools

By Anna Pier | Sonoma Valley Sun -- Trustees of Sonoma Valley Unified School District are responding to public pressure as well as a request from the State Superintendent of Public Instruction to adopt a ‘safe haven’ policy in our local schools. At a special meeting on... Continue
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