How to shine more light on the business of government

[caption id="attachment_66907" align="aligncenter" width="420"] The goal is transparency -- to see your government at work and follow how decisions are made. With today’s technology, it should be easy. But skirting, arguing or even ignoring the rules happens all too frequently, leaving the public in the... Continue

Little-known recycling law has retailers scrambling

The closure of Sonoma Valley’s only buy-back recycling center may force all beverage retailers into becoming recycling stations – or pay $100 a day to avoid the hassle. The area’s CRV buy-backs had been handled by rePlanet, a state-certified company operating out of Safeway’s south... Continue

Frozen foods recalled due to Listeria

A major mandatory nationwide food recall has been announced for frozen fruit and vegetables produced by Pasco, Washington-basd CRF Frozen Foods.. The reason for the recall is Listeria - a bacteria that can cause serious (and sometimes fatal) infections in children, elderly, and others with... Continue

Now serving: Coffee with a cop

Officers from the Sonoma Police Department/Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office invite community members to join them for coffee and conversation on Wednesday, May 11. All are welcome the informal discussion, which begins at 9:00a.m. at Peets Coffee, 591 Broadway, Sonoma. The Coffee with a Cop program breaks down... Continue

Three Valley wineries honored with Historic Preservation Awards

The Sonoma League for Historic Preservation has announced winners of its 2016 Historic Preservation Awards, to be celebrated with a May 18 reception at the League’s Heritage and Events Center Garden. Three Sonoma Valley wineries -- Buena Vista Winery, Pangloss Cellars and Three Sticks Winery... Continue

Sonoma Valley death notices

Dona Nadine Allen, 78, of Eldridge, passed away April 25, 2016. Floreen Border, 99, of Sonoma, passed away April 24, 2016. Joan Bottorf, 97, of Sonoma, passed away April 2, 2016. Robert Johann Brehm, 86, of Sonoma, passed away April 26, 2016. Katherine M. Cameron,... Continue

New board members for Hospital Foundation

The Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation has added long-time supporters Simon Blattner and Cherie Hughes to its Board of Directors. “We are incredibly pleased to have their community knowledge and nonprofit expertise helping to drive the mission of cultivating community support and raising funds for Sonoma... Continue

Hospital offers mammograms in May

Sonoma Valley Hospital’s Women’s Health Center will provide no-cost mammogram screenings for uninsured and underinsured Sonoma Valley women over the age of 40 during May. The screening program, known as Project Pink, is made available as a community service through a special grant from the... Continue

Bomb threat at Lake County courthouse

A bomb threat cleared the Lake County Courthouse in Lakeport this morning, but the subsequent search turned up nothing suspicious. A call Lake County jail received a phone call at about 7:40 a.m. claiming that a bomb was set to detonate on the fourth floor of the Lake... Continue

Barking news: Dog of the Week

Meet Princess! Princess is a 2 year old white female Poodle mix. She is a sweetie. Her owners had to move and could not keep her. She is active with lots of energy to burn. Princess does not seem to have had much exposure to... Continue

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