We’re here, we’re open’ – Selling a post-fire Sonoma Valley

By Val Robichaud With a crew coming in from L.A. the next day to shoot a commercial, Jonny Westom, the executive director of the Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau, who also had details of the Plaza Lighting Ceremony to deal with, it was going to be... Continue

Light, community and hope

The Lighting of the Historic Sonoma Plaza –100,000+ sparkling lights spread over the eight-acre Square – has special meaning this year, as the November 18 event includes a tribute to emergency responders, community volunteers, and fire victims. The festivities begin at 4 p.m., and include a... Continue

Disaster resiliency and trauma recovery

The free community workshop “After the Widfires: Emerging Stronger Together” will be held Thursday, November 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Altimira Middle School. The evening will provide hands-on skills to help you and your family alleviate the stress from the trauma of the recent fires.... Continue

Under the Sun: Steve Akre, fire chief

Firefighter was maybe the favorite costume this Halloween. You’re a local hero. I’m uncomfortable with that label. The heroes are the crew. Typically on a big fire they would be working 24 hours on, 24 off. We had crews on the line from Sunday evening... Continue

Sustainable Sonoma Council holds first meeting

By Anna Pier | Sonoma Sun Bringing together over 30 people from a broad spectrum of interests in the Valley, the group Sustainable Sonoma Council met for the first time as representatives of nonprofits, health, business, wine, tourism, workforce, construction, and city and county government... Continue

Geyser on First Street West

A motorist drove into and knocked over a fire hydrant Monday evening at the corner of First Street West and Napa Street, sending a geyser of water well over two stories high and flooding the street. Emergency vehicles and personnel were on scene quickly, but... Continue

Rep. Thompson rips Trump’s response to shooting

Today, Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-05) released this statement following the President’s remarks about Sunday’s mass shooting: “In response to the horrific mass shooting at a Texas church on Sunday, President Trump said it wasn’t a ‘guns situation,’ but a ‘mental health’ problem. While the prevalence... Continue

Sonoma Valley death notices

John George Berger, 88, of Sonoma, passed away October 23, 2017. Mary Rita Browning, 87, of Sonoma, passed away October 5, 2017. Ronald E. Cartwright, 48, of Eldridge, passed away October 17, 2017. Marlyn Frederick Cornelius, 60, of Sonoma, passed away October 29, 2017. James... Continue

PG&E to offer free wood removal in fire areas

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is offering its customers assistance in cutting down and hauling away larger wood from their property at no cost. Customers can now request wood removal for qualifying hazard trees PG&E cuts down near its power lines to help ensure... Continue

Classes for new moms

The next Mother and Baby series – four weekly sessions covering what to expect after the child arrives – will be presented by Sonoma Valley Hospital beginning November 20. The series covers breast and bottle feeding, relationship changes, newborn care, mom care, and what to... Continue

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