Summer by the book

“Fizz, Boom, Read,”’ Sonoma Valley Regional Library’s Summer Reading Program for preschoolers, grade-schoolers and teens, begins Tuesday, June 10. During the eight-week program, kids will receive incentive prizes to encourage them to keep reading during the summer break. Children between the ages of six and... Continue

Stompers take series from San Rafael

Erik Gonsalves turned in the second stellar pitching performance by a Sonoma Stompers hurler in in as many nights, winning a 3-0 pitchers duel against the Pacifics Thursday night at Albert Park in San Rafael. Gonsalves etched seven shutout innings, allowing just four hits and... Continue

Jack London Park vulnerable to wild fires

Calling the drought-dried Jack London State Historic Park a “virtual tinderbox,” officials have a launched campaign to protect the 1,400-acre Glen Ellen facility. The “Join the Force—Take Action to Prevent Wildfires” initiative broadens a fundraising effort that was initially targeted to individual donors to raise... Continue

Primary numbers; high taxes: cell lawsuit and more

This week’s election was the first under California’s new primary system, in which the top two finishers, regardless of party, move on to the general election. The local results for Assembly create the traditional Dem vs. Rep match-ups in November. In District 10, it will... Continue

Impact100 Sonoma names finalists for $100k grant

The philanthropic organization Impact100 Sonoma has named three nonprofit finalists for its annual $100,00 Impact Grant, along with 15 finalists for $99,000 in Community Grants of up to $15,000 each. On June 21, the $100,000 grant will be awarded to one of the following nonprofit... Continue

Mentoring Alliance board adds three

The Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance has expanded its board of directors with the addition of newly-elected members Bret Sackett, James Geagan, and Lew Perlson. “While the number of kids in the Sonoma Valley with mentors continues to expand, thanks to the community’s generous support, the... Continue

City OK's tower to avoid ATT lawsuit

To avoid a lawsuit it would likely lose under a restrictive federal law, the Sonoma City Council agreed Monday to allow AT&T to build an 80’ cell tower on Lovall Valley Road. City Attorney Jeffrey Walter told the council that defending its earlier denial of... Continue

Instant history

City Hall becomes the first Sonoma structure to receive a QR code plaque, a image that provides, through smartphones, instant information about the building. Commemorating the Sonoma League for Historic Preservation project are City Councilmember Ken Brown, League President Barbara Wimmer, Sonoma Mayor Tom Rouse... Continue

Queer eye

A June 6 reception at The Epicurean Connection kicks off Gay Pride Month with art by Jeremy Novy, a piano bar, drag queens, beer, wine and more from 6 to 10 p.m. The San Francisco-based Novy has utilized stenciled street art to explore social and... Continue

Vallejo Home needs volunteer docents

Sonoma State Historic Park needs volunteer docents for the Vallejo Home. Docents are trained volunteers who interpret the Vallejo Home's history to park visitors. They lead public tours on Saturdays and runs two full days. After training a commitment of three hours a month is... Continue

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