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Three incumbents announce for SV Health Care District board

Three incumbent members of the Sonoma Valley Health Care District Board have filed to stand for re-election in the election scheduled for November. Jane Hirsch, current Board Chair (center), Bill Boerum, Secretary, and Sharon Nevins, Treasurer, will seek new four-year terms. The two other Board... Continue

Letter: ‘My son was bullied’

My son was also bullied at Sonoma Valley High. He suffers from depression and low self esteem and the bullies were quick to move in on him as an easy target. He has not become suicidal but instead offers a cold sarcastic front for the... Continue

Springs affordable housing: 669 apply for 46 units

(By Anna Pier) In the formal application period ending July 8, MidPen Housing accepted 669 preliminary applications for affordable housing in its Fetters Apartments project in the Springs. From that group, MidPen will ultimately choose 46 families to move in, according to Project Manager Scott... Continue

What the librarians are reading this summer

The long hot days of summer are just right for leisurely rests in the shade, cold drinks and a good read. Here are some suggestions for good reads from your friendly librarians at the Sonoma Valley Regional Library, 757 W, Napa St. The list includes... Continue

New habitat for Snow Leopard group

Dr. Rodney Jackson, founder of the Snow Leopard Conservatory, leads a Sonoma Valley Chamber ribbon cutting at the internationally-known organization’s office on Boyes Boulevard in the Springs. Jackson was a finalist for the prestigious 2016 Indianapolis Prize for his outstanding work to protect and conserve... Continue

Sonoma Valley’s very own micro-grid

[caption id="attachment_69579" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Aquion batteries for storage of electricty[/caption] California's electrical grid, like the nation's overall, is based upon a centralized, industrial model in which large electricity-producing facilities supply individual homes and businesses through a network of utility wires. Despite the growing popularity of... Continue

Visitor’s Bureau funding by city under review

At this Monday’s meeting of the Sonoma City Council, the topic of funding for the Sonoma Valley visitor’s Bureau by the City of Sonoma is under discussion. Specifically, the agenda includes a recommended resolution for council consideration which includes financial support by the City of... Continue

Editorial: Tiny Houses – Huge Mansions

We're wondering if anyone else is struck by a current trend in housing. A local Sonoma developer recently proposed plans to build two massive homes of 5,500 square feet each, stating that his 2,500 square foot home on Napa Street is too small. At the... Continue

Happy campers: summer days at Boys and Girls Clubs

By Edwin Reyes | Sun Student Reporter Whether they are hard at work with art, cooking, science or sports, local kids will find that there is no better vacation than all the fun activities available at the 68 summer camps at the Boys and Girls Clubs.... Continue