New trail open at Jack London

Sonoma Mayor David Cook and First District Supervisor Susan Gorin cut the ceremonial ribbon opening the East Slope Sonoma Mountain Ridge Trail at Jack London State Park. The Glen Ellen park serves as the “gateway” to the new 1.2-mile East Slope, which also adds to... Continue

Sonoma Valley death notices

Ana Cecilia Ayerdis, 60, of Eldridge, passed away February 20, 2015. Carole Sue Chassereau, 74, of Sonoma, passed away February 7, 2015. Ingeborg Maria Cullen, 79, of Sonoma, passed away February 24, 2015. Barbara Wilson DeVaughn, 87, of Sonoma, passed away February 20, 2015. Agnes... Continue

Imagining a better high school

Seeking public input on a master plan for Sonoma Valley High School, the School District will host a community meeting on campus Thursday, March 19, 6:30 to 8 p.m. The planning process began in October 2014. The timeline included and continues to include opportunities for... Continue

Sonoma concierge wins industry honor

Nancy Boerum, concierge at Sonoma's MacArthur Place Hotel won the Grand Prize at the 2014 CANVAS (Concierge Alliance of Napa Valley and Sonoma) Excellence Awards at the Performing Arts Center at the Lincoln Theatre in Napa Valley. "We are so proud of Nancy for winning... Continue

Now enrolling: free and low-cost preschool

The Community Child Care Council of Sonoma County (4Cs) is accepting applications for enrollment for Summer and Fall programs at 12 preschools, including Sonoma. Income-eligible families can live anywhere in Sonoma County to utilize childcare subsidies and a sliding-scale fee system. Five full-day centers operate... Continue

Volunteer openings on three city panels

Looking to be an agent of change on the local level? The City of Sonoma is looking for volunteers to fill vacancies on three commissions. Interested citizens may apply by submitting an application, by March 18, to the City Clerk. Forms are available at City... Continue

Walking a pristine path

After two decades of planning, the Bay Area Ridge Trail has been extended over Sonoma Mountain and into Jack London State Historic Park. The new 1.2-mile East Slope Trail, which will open officially on March 14, opens land never before accessible to the public to... Continue

Major meeting on future of Developmental Center

A public meeting with legislators and state officials on the future of the Sonoma Developmental Center (SDC) will be held Saturday, March 14, 10 a.m. to noon, at the Eldridge facility. The event is the annual Legislative Meeting of the Parent Hospital Association (PHA), which... Continue

Sun headlines from the year 2040

Stories we are following, 2040: Shocking discovery: Pipeline delivers same wine to all Sonoma tasting rooms Grocery Cart tax approved Design Review Board bans self as too white GMO chickens reintroduced to Plaza Supervisor’s drought warning: Less water, more fluoride Ken Brown elected to Sonoma... Continue

Topic: Sonoma Raceway proposes multi-day music festival, other permit revisions

Raceway explains use permit changes By Steve Page Last week, I appeared before the Sonoma Valley Citizens Advisory Commission to outline the proposed revisions to Sonoma Raceway’s county use permit. The change that has garnered the most attention would allow for a multi-day music festival... Continue

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