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Sonoma Valley blight spots

For an area that takes its historic aesthetic seriously, sites of degradation and blight – somewhere on the scale between Detroit and Chernobyl -- are particularly embarrassing. We asked readers for some of the more egregious examples. Broadway at MacArthur The hands-down winner, proving nothing... Continue

Highway project celebrated with community party

Rich Lee and Supervisor Susan Gorin, backed by Steve Cox, cut the ceremonial ribbon Saturday to officially mark the completion of Phase 2 of the Highway 12 project in the Springs. “I am particularly proud to carry on the work of the Supervisors who came... Continue

PG&E: Contractor at fault for Sonoma gas leak

A construction worker digging Thursday at a construction site at 841 W. Spain Street was at fault for the gas line rupture that prompted a “shelter in place” police alert for the neighborhood. "The contractor should have been hand digging within 24 inches of a... Continue

Ayesha Curry to Grand Marshall IndyCar race

[caption id="attachment_71616" align="aligncenter" width="206"] Ayesha Curry will serve as Grand Marshall at the GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma on September 18 (Submitted photo)[/caption] The oh-so charming and talented chef and Bay Area celeb, Ayesha Curry, will serve as Grand Marshall of the upcoming GoPro Grand... Continue

Family business is a piece of cake

Sonoma Valley is full of history, but one tidbit usually overlooked is that it’s home to the oldest pool supply store in Northern California. Transform half the space into a cake decorating shop, and you’ve really got something unique. Pool Mart opened at 16721l Highway... Continue

An Affordable Housing Trust for the City of Sonoma?

The Housing Land Trust of Sonoma County (HLT) made a presentation to the city council in a public meeting on 9/7/16. The HLT website says: “Housing Land Trust of Sonoma County is a private, non-profit corporation established in February 2002. The model used to fulfill... Continue

Reliving the event that jumpstarted the California wine industry

A French triumph over America in a competitive wine tasting was such a forgone conclusion at a 1976 Paris event that only one reporter bothered to show up. Luckily, the Time correspondent, an American, reported the results that stupefied the panel of disbelieving French experts: California... Continue

‘Wild’ night at the Park: A Jack London celebration

The 2016 Centennial Celebration that has paid tribute to the inspiring legacy left by Jack London upon his passing 100 years ago culminates with a gala evening on Saturday, September 17. “Call of the Wild— A Jack London Celebration” will unfold at Beauty Ranch, the... Continue

Literacy campaign drives record-breaking auction haul

Under a tent that transported auction guests from Sonoma to Marrakesh, the 2016 Sonoma Harvest Wine Auction at Chateau St. Jean Winery exceeded the earnings of prior years with proceeds that totaled more than $4,600,000 at the annual fundraising finale of Sonoma Wine Country Weekend.... Continue
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