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Strikers top regional tournament

Sonoma Soccer Club's U9 Boys competitive soccer team, The Strikers, took First Place in the San Ramon Classic Tournament on October 26. Pictured from left to right: Top row- Assistant Coach Adolfo Contreras, Dominic Contreras, Jose Zavala, Diego Contreras, Miguel Jimenez, Oswaldo Sanchez, Head Coach... Continue

How much water does it save?

A few simple habits can really add up. Check out these tips for cutting down water use outdoors, and how much water they save: • Water yard before 6 a.m. or after 8 p.m. to reduce evaporation: 20 Gallons • Reduce overspray from sprinklers onto... Continue

Getting pink for charity

During the month of October, Envolve Winery supported National Breast Cancer Awareness by donating $5 of every purchased bottle of Envolve Rosé and Brut Rosé Sparking Wine to the Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation (SVHF). It also donates 50% of each ticket sold to 3rd Annual... Continue

Armed purse snatcher found guilty

The man who confronted a Lucky supermarket employee at gunpoint and demanded her purse in a deserted parking lot at 4 a.m. has been found guilty of robbery. Mark Antonio Padilla, 21, of Turlock, faces a maximum of five years in state prison for the... Continue

Flu shot clinic at Vintage House

The Sonoma Valley Community Health Center will host flu shot clinics on two upcoming Saturday mornings at Vintage House: November 8 and December 6, both from 9 a.m. to noon. Flu shots will be offered for a requested $20 donation, and no one will be... Continue

Yes/No: Water rate increase for Sonoma

Yes: Increase needed to maintain safe, reliable service Water rates need to be sufficient to cover the total cost of service while at the same time, maintaining an adequate operating reserve. The water utility is self-funded, meaning that it requires that revenues equal expenditures. The... Continue

Falling back; Council picks; What's Furmint?

That hour you lost last March? You can have it back on Sunday, November 2, as Daylight Savings Time ends…or begins. Whatever. A nuisance either way. So set your old-time clocks back (the enabled devices will handle it themselves) and enjoy an extra hour of... Continue

Time for a detox?

Are you toxic? You probably are. In fact, you would probably be shocked if you knew how toxic you really are. Without going into the gory details, lets just say if you were to die today and we were to open you up it would... Continue

Water Agency on ‘vulnerable’ groundwater supply

(By Jay Jasperse | Sonoma County Water Agency). The Sonoma Valley is a wonderful place to live, but this ostensible oasis is quite vulnerable to water supply stresses. Residents of Sonoma Valley rely on a mix of groundwater and surface water to meet the needs... Continue
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