2015 Summer Camp Guide

Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley Join us for summer fun at Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley’s summer camps June 15-August 7. With more than 50 unique camps that range from sports, arts, science, technology, digital media, rock climbing, to culinary arts... Continue

Strike three: Sonoma man gets 15 years for reckless DUI

The Sonoma man who crashed into an occupied car while trying to evade police in a high-speed chase was sentenced to 15 years in state prison. Jason Patrick Smith, 44, tried to evade officers on Highway 101 between Windsor and Santa Rosa on January 1o. When... Continue

Generation Ag: The new faces of farming

By Stacey Tuel In Sonoma, we’re lucky to have a new generation of farmers taking to the frontlines. A dedicated group of young valley farmers are doing more than feeding us delicious produce; they are also stewards of our land and soil. Recently, I spent... Continue

Springs colors

Artist and muralist Rico Martin continues to bring a bright and vivid palette to businesses in the Springs as part of county-funded façade improvement program. Rather than a standard “cookie cutter approach,” Martin said each job is unique, with one constant – “bright colors! It... Continue

Swim champs without a pool; Council disclosure error?; Cohn on Music Fest concerns; and more

Congratulations to the Sonoma Valley High School boys swim team, which somehow won the league title despite not having a campus pool. Much credit goes to co-coaches Keith Ryan, and Jane Hansen, who runs the Sonoma Aquatic Club in the Springs… Meanwhile, fundraising continues for... Continue

Man killed at Glen Ellen worksite

A 23-year-old Santa Rosa man died Monday afternoon at a residential construction site in Glen Ellen. Cody McBride, an employee of A+ Pool and Spa company, was working at a Garric Avenue home when an accident occurred involving an excavator, according to the Sheriff's Dept. The... Continue

Extra effort for earthquake relief

[caption id="attachment_51110" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Estelle Wood, age 2, washes a bike, one of many activities that helped the students of Sonoma’s Moldovan Academy raise $1,283.83 for earthquake relief in Nepal.[/caption] Sonoma's Moldovan Academy children raised $1,283.83 for earthquake relief in Nepal. The school donated an additional... Continue

League champs

Sam Sondheim and James McKale of Sonoma Valley High School win the Sonoma County League doubles championship at the SCL tournament at Santa Rosa Junior College. The duo notched straight-set victories over El Molino and Analy before topping another Analy team 6-2, 6-1. Accompanied by... Continue

Same sex marriage and the Bible

I love being married to a woman. In fact I love it so much, I've done it twice. My first marriage lasted 16 years and rewarded me with a wonderful daughter and son. My second marriage is in its 36th year and has rewarded me... Continue

Sonoma teen named California Youth of the Year

Selected among nine outstanding teen Youth of the Year candidates from around the state, Maribel Campos has been named the California Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA). Campos, a member of the Sonoma Valley B&G Clubs, is a graduating... Continue

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