What’s the real story with Sonoma Valley’s sewer system?

By Mary Nesbitt | For the Sun The true state of the Valley’s sewers is murky, but that could change in the weeks ahead if County politicians commit to complete, transparent and un-spun discussions of where we are and how we got here. The Board... Continue

Six questions for First District Supervisor candidates

The Sun asked candidates for First District Supervisor candidates -- Gina Cuclis, Susan Gorin and Keith Rhinehart -- questions of particular importance to Sonoma Valley. Here, in alphabetical order are their unedited responses: Gina Cuclis Would you support incorporation of a new municipality for the... Continue

Editorial: Yes on Measure AA

This June, voters in the nine Bay area counties will be asked to approve a $12-per-parcel annual tax to support efforts to protect and restore San Francisco Bay. Measure AA, The San Francisco Bay Clean Water, Pollution Prevention and Habitat Restoration Measure, was developed by... Continue

Endorsement flap; market music on the cheap; Council’s gameplan

A publicity breech at the Valley of the Moon Water District, where a board member has vehemently disavowed his own letter to the “Press Democrat” endorsing Gina Cuclis for Supervisor. There are a few problems with that letter, allowed Jon Forman in a follow-up printed... Continue

How to shine more light on the business of government

[caption id="attachment_66907" align="aligncenter" width="420"] The goal is transparency -- to see your government at work and follow how decisions are made. With today’s technology, it should be easy. But skirting, arguing or even ignoring the rules happens all too frequently, leaving the public in the... Continue

Little-known recycling law has retailers scrambling

The closure of Sonoma Valley’s only buy-back recycling center may force all beverage retailers into becoming recycling stations – or pay $100 a day to avoid the hassle. The area’s CRV buy-backs had been handled by rePlanet, a state-certified company operating out of Safeway’s south... Continue

Frozen foods recalled due to Listeria

A major mandatory nationwide food recall has been announced for frozen fruit and vegetables produced by Pasco, Washington-basd CRF Frozen Foods.. The reason for the recall is Listeria - a bacteria that can cause serious (and sometimes fatal) infections in children, elderly, and others with... Continue

Now serving: Coffee with a cop

Officers from the Sonoma Police Department/Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office invite community members to join them for coffee and conversation on Wednesday, May 11. All are welcome the informal discussion, which begins at 9:00a.m. at Peets Coffee, 591 Broadway, Sonoma. The Coffee with a Cop program breaks down... Continue

Three Valley wineries honored with Historic Preservation Awards

The Sonoma League for Historic Preservation has announced winners of its 2016 Historic Preservation Awards, to be celebrated with a May 18 reception at the League’s Heritage and Events Center Garden. Three Sonoma Valley wineries -- Buena Vista Winery, Pangloss Cellars and Three Sticks Winery... Continue

Sonoma Valley death notices

Dona Nadine Allen, 78, of Eldridge, passed away April 25, 2016. Floreen Border, 99, of Sonoma, passed away April 24, 2016. Joan Bottorf, 97, of Sonoma, passed away April 2, 2016. Robert Johann Brehm, 86, of Sonoma, passed away April 26, 2016. Katherine M. Cameron,... Continue

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