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Back in the dirt

By George McKale. In July of 2010, to commemorate the 175th anniversary of the founding of our pueblo, I conducted an archaeological excavation at the Casteñada adobe, inviting the public to come out and dig, screen and catalog artifacts. The owners at the time, Robert... Continue

Tree removal plan on hold

Trees targeted for removal along Highway 12 in the Springs this week have earned a temporary reprieve. After several complaints into her office, Supervisor Susan Gorin asked the County not to proceed with the tree removal until she inspects the affected area on Friday. Removing... Continue

Volunteers needed for State Historic Parks

Would you like to work behind the scenes in one of California’s Historic State Parks? Sonoma and Petaluma State Historic Parks are seeking volunteers for various positions inside and outside park buildings. Volunteers are needed to help with museum housekeeping at the Toscano Hotel and... Continue

Fruitful endeavor

TV reporter-turned author Robin Chapman discusses her new book, “California Apricots: The Lost Orchards of Silicon Valley” on Saturday, February 1. The work takes readers from the days of the Spanish padres to the time when the Santa Clara Valley ranked as the world’s largest... Continue

T-time

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley will hold signs-ups for T-Ball and Coach Pitch leagues on Saturday, February 1, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Maxwell Farms Regional Park, 100 W. Verano Ave. All players must be four to eight years old... Continue

Revenue from hotel tax continues to rise

Sonoma last spring recorded its highest hotel room revenue ever for a second quarter, according to the most recent figures available from the Sonoma County Economic Development Board. The $804,583 total was 19 percent higher than the same period in 2012. Propelled by the best... Continue

What is future of 'truck and auto' site?

The would-be developer of the two-acre site at MacArthur and Broadway met the public last week for input on the future of the the old Sonoma Truck and Auto lot. The large commercial property has been circled and sniffed at for years by interested developers.... Continue

Sonoma Valley Fund expands board

Sonoma Valley Fund, an affiliate of Community Foundation Sonoma County, has elected five new community leaders to its board: Barbara Hughes; Penney Magrane, Valerie Pistole; Mandy Bolling; and Richard Dale. “Each of these new board members brings enormous experience and a wealth of community knowledge... Continue

'John's March' raises $12k

More than 350 people turned out to support a one-of-a-kind fundraiser at Sonoma Raceway last weekend at the 3rd annual John’s March Against Stomach Cancer. Walkers, runners and even dogs took part in a symbolic march around the 2.52-mile, 12-turn road course at the event,... Continue

Flu death toll nearly doubles

Flu activity continues to increase statewide, including reports of hospitalizations, severe disease and the number of deaths, according to public health officials. As of January 18, the number of confirmed influenza related deaths in California jumped to 95 from 45 in one week, including three... Continue
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