Two gnomes are caught in the rain at the driveway to the Vallejo House at Third and West Spain in Sonoma. Where did they come from? Did they escape from a nearby porch, or is an early bit of St. Patrick Day mischief afoot? Continue
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Jean M. Bonetti, 84, of Sonoma, passed away February 18, 2016. Jean Leon Cornet, 77, of Sonoma, passed away February 23, 2016. Ronald John Guptill, 78, of Sonoma, passed away February 6, 2016. Georgie Ann Hesse, 71, of Sonoma, passed away February 29, 2016. Stuart... Continue
Housing in Sonoma Valley is the focus of a March 16 meeting of Sonoma Valley Connect, an ongoing public forum convened by Supervisor Susan Gorin. The 6 p.m. meeting, the first in a bi-monthly series of meetings on different topics of community concern, will be... Continue
During the past couple of years, we've gone on the record numerous times calling for both an increase in Sonoma's minimum wage to $15/hr. and the generation of revenues to support the creation of affordable housing. We and various groups in the community have offered... Continue
After 61 years cutting hair in the same Springs location, John Mazza, right, hands the keys to the Boyes Barber Shop to new owner Antonio Juan. After 25 years in the Coast Guard, Juan, a South San Francisco native, went to barber school with the... Continue
By Jonathan Farrell Every small business owner knows that it takes money – for equipment, for rent, for upgrades – to make money. But without an initial stake, it’s hard to get established, which means it’s hard to get a bank loan. Philanthropist Simon Blattner,... Continue
Meet Wolfgang! Wolfgang is a 7 year old short haired black and white tuxedo male. This is a sweet cat who was adopted from us as a kitten. he was returned because of stresses in the home. He has adjusted to being in our Adult... Continue
On Saturday night, Sonoma County Sheriff's deputies chased a Buick for 17 miles on Highway 101 to Petaluma where police forcibly stopped the car and tazed the driver, who was arrested along with his an 18-year-old Sonoma Valley passenger. The car approached by police around 10:52 PM... Continue
by Esmeralda Sanchez Moseley I am constantly thinking about leadership and reflecting on the qualities of an effective leader. I have read many books, attended seminars, and I have even obtained a master’s degree in educational leadership and policy studies. However, after all of my... Continue
Our project Humans of the Springs is directly modeled after Brandon Staton’s amazing venture, Humans of New York, a project he has published on social media and in books since 2010. He encourages others to create their own version. The Springs is vibrant, dynamic and... Continue