La Luz board adds two members

The La Luz Center board of directors has elected two new members, Arleen Curry and Heather McCulloch. “These new board members add invaluable skills and experience to La Luz’s team,” said Chair Marcelo Defreitas. “This is a critical and very challenging time for La Luz... Continue

Under the Sun: Kyle Lely, engineer/paramedic

How long have you worked for the fire department, Kyle? It's now the Sonoma Valley Fire and Rescue Authority, a consolidated department. I started in as a volunteer 2002 right out of high school, and became a full-time employee in 2006. And are you a... Continue

Library Board seeks teen member

The Sonoma Valley Library Advisory Board is currently accepting applications for a local teenager, in grades 9-12, to apply to become a member. The advisory board is a citizen committee that serves to advise the Library Commission on issues affecting the library here in the... Continue

An inside look at local law enforcement

The Sonoma County Sheriff and the Sonoma Police Department invite participation in The Sonoma Valley Citizen's Academy, a seven-week program designed to give participants an overview of law enforcement policies and procedures. The academy is in session April 19 through May 24 every Wednesday evening... Continue

Did Sonoma’s Planning Commission just violate the Brown Act?

At its meeting of March 23, 2017, during the public comment period at the very end of the meeting, a member of the public, Mr. Bill Jasper, came to the podium to ask if the commission had received his letter regarding concerns about a land... Continue

Student filmmaker Owen Summers

In 15 years, only three student films from Sonoma Valley High School have been chosen to be part of the Sonoma Valley International Film Festival. One of those is from senior Owen Summers, whose film “The Magic Beans” was selected to be in the Festival this year.... Continue

Under the weathered

An earlier era in the history of El Verano, that of a resort community with geothermal spas like the neighboring ‘Springs’ towns, emerges as work begins on a long-empty building on Verano Avenue, at Willow. The corner was last occupied by a tavern of sorts,... Continue

Why it’s so difficult to become a U.S. citizen

Sun Special Report by Anna Pier -- In immigration forums offered around the Valley since election day, providing “Know Your Rights” information and support for local residents who lack legal status, there has been an impressive outpouring of interest from the Anglo community toward their vulnerable... Continue

Sonoma Planning Commission loses two members

The Sonoma Planning Commission suddenly and unexpectedly lost two of its members this week after Chip Roberson resigned from the panel in protest of Ron Wellander not being named to a second term. Wellander, the vice-chair, was coming to the end of his first term... Continue

Cell tower strong-arming, Oakmont political fracas, and more

The 18 neighbors opposing a new cell phone tower at 2550 Warm Springs Road, and skeptical members of the Sonoma Valley Citizens Advisory Commission, have been reminded that despite a public hearing and vote, they really have no say in the matter. An industry-friendly FCC... Continue

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