Santa Rosa rally for rent control

On Tuesday, May 3, a coalition of community groups, including unions, churches, and others, will rally outside the Santa Rosa City Council chambers urging the Council to move forward with historic rent stabilization and just-cause eviction measures for the city. Evictions in the area have... Continue

Chicken a la Springs

In the Springs, the bright colors and vivid designs of artist Rico Martin came first, on the facades of several businesses, along with a bit of controversy. Now comes the chicken, Martin's metal sculpture, complete with moving wing, in front of El Brinquito. The work is... Continue

Evictions, bulldozers and 18 new Sonoma homes

By Stephanie Hiller An invalid eviction notice, 10 families hard put to find new homes in our pricey Valley, and a developer who says he’ll lose money on the 18-home project on Sonoma’s west side. As the last of the residents move out and the... Continue

Impact100 Sonoma announces finalists for $100k grant

The nonprofit group Impact100 Sonoma will award $276,000 in grants to a variety of Sonoma Valley nonprofit organizations at its Grant Awards Ceremony on May 21. This year, the $100,000 Impact Grant will be awarded to one of the following four nonprofit organizations serving Sonoma... Continue

‘Wheels’ program keeps turning

Dino DiGiulio of Body Best Collision Center shows off the 2012 Altima to be given away in his annual 6th Wheels to Prosper campaign. So far, the Sonoma business has awarded 10 cars, absolutely free, to deserving community members that need a little help to... Continue

An Arbor Day ode to trees

By Debra Knowles and Paul Martinez Next to water, what is the second most desired commodity in a drought-stricken landscape? Shade -- cooling, relieving, inviting shade. In light of Arbor Day, this is my salute to trees – bestowers of shade, beauty, clean air, colorful... Continue

Three drought-tolerant native bunch grasses

If you are looking for a pretty, California native bunch grass that is fine textured, water-wise and resistant to deer, consider Deer Grass, Idaho Fescue and Leafy Reed Grass. What I like best about these three native bunch grasses is their lovely colors, their fine... Continue

Under The Sun: Cab driver “Captain Joel” Sinkay

How long have you been driving for Vern's Taxi I started in '13 after closing my own business, Leonard's Bait Shop at the marina on the Petaluma River. I had a shrimp boat, too; called her "Queen". It was a 1941 U.S. Navy net tender... Continue

Rethinking leadership

Five Sonoma Valley educators recently spent four days at an invitation-only, all-expenses-paid conference near Santa Cruz. Sponsored by the Stuart Foundation and The Society for Organizational Learning, this event provided us the opportunity to think about leadership in new ways. I was joined by Sonoma... Continue

Heading down the Hydrogen Highway

[caption id="attachment_65881" align="alignleft" width="420"] The fuel cell of the Toyota Marai provides all the vehicle's energy and emits zero pollution, just a little water.[/caption] The year was 2005, and it was former Governor Arnold Schwartzenegger, who, with his hydrogen-fueled Hummer, put his name and reputation... Continue

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