Sonoma Valley Hospital has been recognized for its environmentally-friendly practices by the national organization Practice Greenhealth. Celebrating the 2014 “Greenhealth Partner for Change” Award are members of the hospital’s Green Team: James Kohler; Karen Clark; Laura Gallmeyer; Nancy Large; Kimberly Drummond; and Allan Sendaydiego. To... Continue

Teenager Christine Alverez takes the keys to her new car from Sonoma Chevrolet’s Dan Roseland, his annual donation to the Sonoma High School grad night raffle. In a tradition begun by Bob Nobles, the dealership gets a used car in top shape – this year,... Continue

The nonprofit organization Impact100 Sonoma awarded its $100,000 Impact Grant to Redwood Empire Food Bank -- and $139,000 to nine other area nonprofits -- at its fifth annual meeting on Saturday. Members of the philanthropic group heard presentations from three finalists, then voted the $100k... Continue

Rev. Jose Isaac Alejandro de La Cruz, ordained Saturday by the Diocese of Santa Rosa Bishop Robert F. Vasa, will serve his first priesthood assignment as parochial vicar (or curate) at St. Francis Solano Church in Sonoma. “My every thought is to serve the People... Continue

Avid backpacker and wilderness advocate Teri Shore of Sonoma will hike the 211-mile John Muir Trail in the Sierra Nevada mountains to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act. Shore plans to make the solo backpack trek in July and raise funds for wilderness... Continue

How do Springs neighborhoods rate in County census data for health, access to knowledge, and living standards? Gina Cuclis reports. Continue

“The Full Monty,” the musical in which a group of unemployed men pull themselves up by dropping trou, continues at Andrews Hall with shows Thursday through Sunday. The Experiential Theater Company production is directed by Cat Austin. Austin said the production takes a major step... Continue

The six-acre Sonoma Springs development along Highway 12 in Aqua Caliente, a mix of affordable housing and commercial space, has cleared the Board of Supervisors. Next up: state and federal approval specific to the low-income family units (60; $22 million) and senior units (40; $13... Continue