Carneros Brewery is ‘business of the year’

Assemblymember Marc Levine has recognized the Carneros Brewing Company as the Small Business of the Year in the 10th Assembly District. Joining Levine, second from left, for Monday’s presentation at the capitol in Sacramento Amelia, Marta, Rachel and Jesus Ceja. “Carneros Brewery has made a... Continue

Levine on state budget

After the California Legislature passed Sunday an on-time and fully balanced 2014-15 state budget, District 10 Assemblymember Marc Levine, who represents the city of Sonoma, said “This is the Father’s Day budget that takes care of California’s children." This budget is a responsible spending plan... Continue

Death notices

Rita Viola Casias, 87, of Sonoma, died May 10, 2014. John Joseph Coyle, 62, of Sonoma, died May 19, 2014. Paul Michael Dwyer, 57, of Sonoma, died May 28, 2014. Jean Dorcas Lirette, 94, of Sonoma, died May 22, 2014. Lila Patricia Locks, 90, of... Continue

Traffic plan for Sunday’s NASCAR race

To motorists caught in race-day traffic during the annual NASCAR event at Sonoma Raceway, the Bay Area’s largest single-day sporting event of the year, the drive can be one big pit stop. The addition of racing fans to the normal wine country visitor traffic creates... Continue

Play ball; cut the budget; and define 'smoke'

When the Sonoma Stompers open their home season July 1, longtime local broadcaster Tim Livingston will be behind the microphone as all 33 home games will be broadcast on KSVY 91.3 FM, and SVTV 27 Comcast Cable. The homegrown talent just finished his 10th season... Continue

Volunteer at the Vallejo Home

Built in 1851, Lachryma Montis was the estate of General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo, Military Commander and director of colonization of the northern frontier of California. Now a state park, the Vallejo Home needs volunteer docents to share its history with visitors. California State Parks is... Continue

Early harvest?

For the past few years our harvest has come earlier than usual, and this year may continue that streak. Even though it is too early to tell, the odds are yes it will be an early harvest. The real question is, how early? Most vineyards... Continue

County limits e-cigs

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors strengthened its smoking ordinance Tuesday with a ban on e-cigarettes in certain public places in unincorporated areas. The new ordinance covers places of employment as well as public spaces including dining areas, recreational areas, public events, and service areas.... Continue

County shows increase in Ag value

Sonoma County showed an increase of four percent in the gross value for agricultural production in 2013, to $848,323,200, according to the annual Crop Report. The overall increase in value is attributed primarily to a significant growth in nursery production, over 20 percent, coupled with... Continue

School District loses top deputy

Justin Frese has resigned as deputy superintendent of the Sonoma Valley School District, effective June 30, to begin an educational consulting business in Sonoma County. “Justin’s expertise and experience in school budgeting, facilities, and technology are all assets he will take into his new consulting... Continue

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