On December first the Valley lost one of its brightest lights, Elizabeth Kemp. In a lifetime of service, Elizabeth was not just a tireless worker, but was so in tune with humanity’s needs that she opened the eyes of our community and blessed us with ways... Continue
What’s Happening
Local Sonoma Valley News:
A special meeting of the Sonoma City Council has been scheduled for 5 p.m. on Monday the 19th of December, in the community meeting room. The purpose of the meeting is to establish the composition, parameters and framework for a committee to review the issues... Continue
The Sebastiani Theatre presents its 10th annual holiday extravaganza, a celebration of Sonoma Valley’s community through song, dance, and magic. Some of the finest local talents will be showcased in two matinee shows on Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18, each at 2 p.m.... Continue
Sonoma Springs Brewing Company has released its award-winning Sonoma Springs Kolsch and Subliminal Gold IPA in large 22oz bottles – dubbed Bombers – for retail sale. “I am thrilled with the bottle release of these beers, allowing more consumers to gain access to our craft,”... Continue
In one of its first actions as a newly constituted body, Sonoma's City Council refused to renew the Farmers Market management agreement for another year with the current market managers. Though it's possible the same management group may eventually be selected, last night's vote requires... Continue
Rachel Hundley was named Mayor of Sonoma Monday night in unanimous vote of the five member City Council. Gary Edwards was named Mayor Pro Tem. Madolyn Agrimonti, previous Mayor Pro Tem expressed her disappointment in not being selected as Mayor, but graciously joined in the... Continue
A meeting of Sonoma's Planning Commission was suddenly canceled on Thursday night, a mere four hours prior to its scheduled beginning. Sonoma's Planning Director David Goodison sent an email notification announcing the cancellation, noting in it only that some data pertaining to the traffic study... Continue
Down on Eighth Street East towards Hwy. 121 you'll find the Sonoma Valley County Sanitation Plant, the place where sewage from as far north as the Developmental Center gets treated, cleaned and discharged into San Francisco Bay or purple-piped for use in vineyards. Combining holding... Continue
Jane Renée Chaigneau, 78, of Sonoma, passed away November 1, 2016. Robert Jean Crandall, 93, of Sonoma, passed away November 8, 2016. Pamela Jane Hall, 73, of Sonoma, passed away November 23, 2016. Barry L. Hines, 67, of Sonoma, passed away November 7, 2016. Robert... Continue
Because of new information regarding the traffic element of the Environmental Impact Report for the Sonoma hotel project, City Planning Director David Goodison has canceled tonight's Planning Commission meeting. Certifying the project's EIR and granting the 62-room hotel final approval were the only items on the agenda, and... Continue