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First look at new Sonoma hotels

For the first time since last year's defeat of Measure B, which would have limited the size of new hotels in Sonoma, two hotel projects are now active and in the pipeline, the Sun has learned. The Anderson Hotel: Developer/lobbyist Darius Anderson is ready to... Continue

First 2014 grapes picked

Sonoma County’s 2014 harvest season got off to an early start on Wednesday, July 30 at 10:15 p.m. with approximately eight tons of pinot meunier grapes hand-harvested from J Vineyards & Winery’s "Nicole's Vineyard,” a CSWA certified sustainable vineyard located on Eastside Road in the... Continue

Art lessons with Father Bruno

The Sonoma Community Center welcomes back visiting artist Father Bruno Segatta to offer two special painting workshops for teens and adults on August 16-17. A native of Italy, Father Bruno has practiced and studied art, language and travel since earning his degree from Northridge University... Continue

Walking tall

Sonoma walkers – all shapes, sizes and speeds, morning people and night owls — go around the clock in the battle against cancer during the American Cancer Society Relay For Life. The 24-hour event begins Saturday, August 2 at 10 a.m. at the Sonoma Valley... Continue

DA warns of jury duty scam

Sonoma County District Attorney Jill Ravitch is urging Sonoma County residents to be aware of a telephone scam occurring throughout Sonoma County, including several reported Sonoma Valley incidents. The shakedown works like this: a person calls and states he is from the Jury Commissioner’s Office,... Continue

Drag race weekend raises $77k for charity

Charitable events combined to raise more than $77,000 for Sonoma County non-profit groups during the 27th NHRA Sonoma Nationals at Sonoma Raceway, July 25-27. The proceeds from the majority of events will benefit Sonoma County youth organizations through the Sonoma Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities,... Continue

National recognition for Mentoring Alliance director

Kathy Witkowicki, founder and executive director of the Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance, has been named one of five women across the country to receive “Traditional Home” magazine’s 2014 Classic Woman Award. The award is given annually to women who, in the judges’ opinion, best represent... Continue

SVDOG elects new officers

At its annual board of director’s meeting on July 16, Sonoma Valley Dog Owners & Guardians (SVDOG) welcomed new board member Shelley Richey and elected its officers for the coming year. Founded in 2007, SVDOG is a 501c3 educational organization dedicated to promoting the welfare... Continue

Is ‘wine country living’ toxic?

By Heather Morgan -- It's that time of year again. As we near grape harvest, the vineyards are being sprayed all over the Valley, mostly at night, when we are asleep. Have you ever thought about what they are spraying and what that might do... Continue
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