Springs’ highway improvements get symbolic start

Breaking ground on the Highway 12 sidewalk project are Jennifer Gray and Pat Gilardi from Supervisor Gorin’s office, Rich Lee of the Springs Community Alliance, former Supervisor Valerie Brown, First District Supervisor Susan Gorin, Tom O’Kane and Susan Klaussen, Sonoma County Public Works Department, and... Continue

Former Uncle Patty’s to become a new restaurant

By Gina Cuclis Considered to be the biggest eyesore in the Springs, the former Uncle Patty's at 15 Boyes Boulevard near the Sonoma Mission Inn, next year will be transformed into an upscale pizza restaurant. The owner, Karen Waikiki, has drawn up plans that involve tearing... Continue

Four drought tolerant plants with orange flowers

Orange is a happy color. It is associated with good health, vitality and vitamin C. But according to some research, the color orange can also be considered “abrasive and crass.” I’ve had just as many clients specifically ask for plants with orange colored flowers as... Continue

Where in Sonoma?

Can you guess where this photo was snapped? Find out in Thursday's Sonoma Sun. Continue

Hugh Leeman opening at Patz & Hall

Art and wine lovers visited Patz & Hall Winery on Saturday evening to celebrate the opening of San Francisco artist Hugh Leeman's new exhibition of paintings and mixed media works. The works will be on display at the winery from now until July 5. Photos... Continue

Friends of Maxwell Park gather for tour

About 40 community members gathered on Saturday at the first tour conducted by Friends of Maxwell Farm Park, a group formed by historian/professor Larry Davis. The two-hour walking tour began in the parking lot, and traversed all sections of the park. First stop was along... Continue

Stompers seeking host families for players

[caption id="attachment_48997" align="alignnone" width="442"] From left to right: Matt Marquis, Liz McDonald, Scott Garner, Lindsey McDonald and Matt Hibbert, pose for a photo on the field before a 2014 Stompers home game. Both Lindsey and Liz are eager to be host “moms” again this season.... Continue

Commission to Williams-Sonoma: Bring us a better plan

Sonoma's Planning Commission told Williams-Sonoma officials Thursday night that if the retailer wants changes to its permitted use, it must come back with a solid parking mitigation plan. The store, part of the highly successful retail chain, sought approval for changes of use at the... Continue

Fast, not so furious

Jake Mercifca, jumping off the line in a 1982 Camaro, races away from Sonoma County Sheriff’s Deputy Sal Borruso –- legally. The Sonoma Valley High student won the high school division of the Top the Cop drag race Wednesday night at Sonoma Raceway. The program... Continue

VOM Water District sets conservation rules

Limiting irrigation to three days a week and water served only by request in restaurants are among the rules issued by the Valley of the Moon Water District (VOMWD) in an effort to cut overall water use by 20 percent less compared to 2013. VOMWD’s... Continue

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