Missing Sonoma man found in Napa

Reported missing Sunday from the Sonoma Care and Rehabilitation facility, Henderson "Buddy" Ashworth, 55, was found safe in Napa Monday night. Ashworth was last seen Sunday afternoon at about 2:30 p.m in his wheelchair on the sidewalk fronting the care facility at 1250 Broadway. He... Continue

Batter up: Little League registration

Last year, Sonoma Little League registered over 400 players, fielded 32 teams and brought home a District 53 championship all-star title. Now it’s time to gear up for 2014. Online Registration is now open at Sonomalittleleague.com. In-person registration is scheduled for January 7,9,14 and 16,... Continue

Sonoma man, 21, busted for drugs, weapons

Detectives investigating alleged drug sales out of a Serpillo Drive home arrested Ryan Christopher Cordano, 21, after finding a trove of narcotics, weed and guns in his bedroom. The case unfolded when authorities received information from a confidential informant that Cordano was selling drugs from... Continue

Agents of change

Lea Ronald, representing Kiwanis of Sonoma Plaza, takes on Marck Zuehlsdorff of Rotary of Sonoma Valley in the annual “Great Sonoma Bell Ringing Competition” to benefit Friends in Sonoma Helping (F.I.S.H). Kiwanis jumped in the lead on the first weekend as volunteers from both groups... Continue

Propane companies raked over coals

Were your burgers-per-gallon lower than usual on the gas barbecue? No wonder -- California’s two largest propane cylinder exchange companies illegally underfilled their tanks, according to a statewide lawsuit. In 2008, facing rising fuel costs, the companies reduced the volume of propane in their tanks... Continue

County DA joins call to ban fake guns

Sonoma County District Attorney Jill Ravitch has joined other City and District Attorneys across California calling for a federal ban on undetectable and replica firearms, including the type carried by a Santa Rosa teenager when he was shot by a sheriff's deputy in October. “Our... Continue

Sonoma’s new mayor

Tom Rouse, elected to the Sonoma City Council in 2010, is the new mayor of Sonoma. In the annual rotation of councilmembers, Rouse, the vice mayor, was unanimously voted mayor by his peers. David Cook is the new vice mayor, also by a 5-0 vote.... Continue

Child molester found guilty

Kenneth Donald Hutchins, 65, of Sonoma, has been convicted of four counts of sexual molestation involving his eight-year-old grandniece. The Sonoma Valley man faces the possibility of more than 25-years-to-life in prison when sentenced in January. Hutchins was arrested on January 16, 2013, after the... Continue

Impact100 holiday reception

Impact100 Sonoma hosts its annual holiday reception on Thursday, December 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Vintage House, 264 First St. E. Current members and women interested in joining Impact100 Sonoma are invited to attend to learn more about the organization and to interact... Continue

Your “Holiday Seven” survival plan

Greetings of the season, Sonoma. Is it just me, or did this year fly by? How was your health this year? Did you have lots of energy? Free of joint pain, brain fog and muffin top? Did you put time, effort, and money into making... Continue

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