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Hospital Board Members call on Sacramento

Two members of the Sonoma Valley Health Care District Board attended the annual “Legislative Days” meeting held in Sacramento recently, which provided an opportunity to discuss health care issues with state legislators. Board members Bill Boerum and Peter Hohorst are shown with Kelly Burns, legislative... Continue

Pier to head SV Hospital Foundation

The Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation has appointed Dave Pier as executive director. Formerly the CEO of The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley, Pier had stepped in to serve as the foundation’s executive after the resignation of Selma Blanusa. “This is a wonderful opportunity... Continue

Floats for the Fourth

The Sonoma Community Center is now accepting applications for its 52nd annual Fourth of July Parade & Plaza celebration. The parade is a traditional, small-town celebration intended for of all ages, and a wide range of participation is encouraged, including individuals, community organizations, businesses, and... Continue

First sign of West Nile Virus in County this year

The Marin/Sonoma Mosquito & Vector Control District (MSMVCD) has confirmed finding the first dead birds infected with West Nile virus in 2015. Two dead American crows were collected from Windsor, in the vicinity of Gumview Road. "As we enter another year plagued by drought, the District... Continue

Peter Coyote at Readers’ Books

Who better to hear read from a book (his own) than voice-over talent Peter Coyote? The accomplished actor, narrator and writer will read from his new book, "The Rainman’s Third Cure," on Thursday, May 28, 7 p.m. at Readers’ Books in Sonoma. Coyote, who lives in Mill... Continue

A legacy of free press advocacy

This is a guest blog written by Peter Phillips in honor and in recognition of the life and work of Carl Jensen, the founder of Project Censored. Peter Phillips is President of the Media Freedom Foundation/Project Censored, past Director of Project Censored (1996-2010), and Professor... Continue

SV Vintners & Growers award $24k in scholarships

The Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Foundation (SVVGF) awarded $24,400 in scholarship funds to the college bound children of Sonoma Valley winery or vineyard employees. This year's scholarship recipients and their affiliations include: Mia Castro, Sonoma Valley High School – Beltane Ranch Sara Chavez, Sonoma... Continue

O. Bruton Smith named to NASCAR Hall of Fame

[caption id="attachment_51728" align="alignright" width="145"] O. Bruton Smith (Sonoma Raceway)[/caption] O. Bruton Smith, Executive Chairman of Speedway Motorsports, which owns Sonoma Raceway, has been named to the NASCAR Hall of Fame for 2016. When he first heard the announcement, Cook thought it was an error, "I... Continue

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
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