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Happy 100th year

Sonoma Valley’s Dorothy Wagers, who just aced her driving test, turns 100 this week. “If you are invited to go out for an occasion or to travel, go, even if you don’t feel like it,” she advises. “Once you’re there, you will be glad you... Continue

Director of Sonoma Community Center steps down

Toni Castrone, the Sonoma Community Center's long-time executive director, has resigned effective July 31, 2016. “It has been a great honor for me to serve as executive director,” Castrone said. Being at the center of the action at the Community Center has meant that there... Continue

Donald Trump V. Pope Francis

During the last days of September I followed the visit of His Holiness Pope Francis to Cuba, South America and here in the United States. If you watched TV, listened to radio, read the newspapers it was impossible to miss. The social media expanded the... Continue

City of Sonoma providing free sandbags to residents

El Nino is in full force now and the City of Sonoma is offering free sandbags to residents who live within the city limits. Residents can pick up empty sandbags at the city hall between 8AM-Noon and 1PM-5PM Monday through Friday. Each address can receive... Continue

County: Residents can help write Springs master plan

Sonoma County will this year create a new master plan for the Springs – a guide for future development last updated in 1994 – and is calling for volunteers to help craft the document for the Permit and Resource Management Department. The Community Advisory Team... Continue

Bottlerock 2016 lineup announced

[caption id="attachment_61878" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Stevie Wonder is a headliner at the 2016 BottleShock Napa Valley (Photo: Stevie Wonder's Facebook)[/caption] Over 80 bands will perform in Napa during the 2016 BottleRock Napa Valley festival. The event will take place May 27-29. Headliners include: Red Hot Chili... Continue

Sonoma police chase ends with motorcycle crash

There’s no good time for driving a motorcycle erratically, with hazard lights flashing, then speeding away from enquiring authorities – especially not on New Year’s Eve. The scene unfolded at about 6:30 p.m. when the suspect vehicle evaded a traffic stop on Highway 12 near... Continue

Holiday window winner

Della Santina, with its halls decked to seasonal perfection, was chosen by judges as the winner of the 2015 Holiday Window Contest, sponsored by the Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau. Congratulations also to: POPULAR VOTE: Eminent Design (4th year in a row!) HONORABLE MENTIONS: Artifax Art-To-Wear Women's... Continue

Slots on two city panels open

The City of Sonoma is looking for volunteers to fill vacancies on two commissions: traffic safety, and design review. Interested citizens may apply by submitting an application form to the City Clerk.  Application forms are available at City Hall or may be downloaded from the... Continue
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