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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

Hanna's 'Boy of the Year'

Hanna Boys Center has named Abraham Rodriguez the 2014 Hanna Boy of the Year The annual award goes to the boy who has demonstrated a desire to go beyond the normal requirements of the center’s program and who has upheld the highest standards in all... Continue

Call of the South Pacific

Westamerica Bank presents a $2,500 check to help underwrite La Luz Center's annual summer gala, this year titled Noche en South Pacific, August 2 at Cline Winery. "This is a big step towards reaching our goal of getting the entire event underwritten in advance, so... Continue

Wind in the vineyard

You don’t have to be involved with the vineyard business to notice this has been another windy year so far. So what does the wind do to the grapevines? Wind can be our friend during the summer, when it cools off the day’s heat, but... Continue
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