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

The Meaning of Freedom

The last exit to San Quentin on Route 580 is an easy right turn just before the Richmond Bridge. Entry into San Quentin, the only prison in California that executes its inmates, that vibe of which is palpable, is a whole other matter. So let... Continue

Pipeline to bring recycled water to school playing fields

The Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District plans to construct a pipeline to provide recycled water to to irrigate playing fields at Sonoma Valley High, Adele Harrison Middle and Prestwood Elementary schools. The recycled water will also be used to irrigate Sonoma Valley Oaks Park on... Continue

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