2013 Youth of the Year

Francisco Chavez accepts the 2013 Youth of the Year Award from Boys & Girls Club Executive Director Dave Pier. A senior at Sonoma Valley High school, Chavez has been a Club member since second grade. He was recognized for his positive attitude and strong work... Continue

Hospital to end OB services?

Sonoma Valley Hospital is looking at discontinuing obstetrical services. Simply put, there aren’t enough babies being born to justify the expenses, particularly since the end of the federal funding, in October, that supported OB. CEO Kelly Mather says it takes an average of 25 births... Continue

St. Francis alum lead Justin-Siena to volleyball title

St. Francis Solano School alumni Melissa Castellucci, Katelynn Hayden and Emily Wirick helped lead the Justin-Siena High School girl’s varsity volleyball team to a North Coast Section Division IV championship win over St. Patrick-St. Vincent High School of Vallejo. The Braves defeated the Bruins in... Continue

Springs report

Gina Cuclis on literacy campaign and neighborhood clean-up efforts in the Springs. Continue

Police blotter: domestic violence suspect snared; Drunk of the Week, etc.

A man who escaped police during a 100 m.p.h. car chase was found November 3 hiding in his El Verano home – the site of the violent domestic abuse incident that sparked the three-day manhunt. The case began when female victim reported to police that... Continue

Classical music society announces new season

The Sonoma Classical Music Society will open its 10th concert season with a February 9 performance by the Alexander String Quartet at Vintage House. Additional performances include The Cypress String Quartet on March 9, pianist Anastasia Dedik on April 13, and Nigel Armstrong on May... Continue

Planners OK Mission Square project

After several major revisions since it was first proposed in 2002, the mixed-use Mission Square development at 165 E. Spain St. has been approved by the Sonoma Planning Commission. The plan calls for 3,514 sq. ft. of office space, 14 apartment units, and associated parking,... Continue

Death of a pet – two perspectives

It’s one of the hardest things a veterinarian has to cope with, and it happened to me recently. I received a dreaded telephone call from a client I’ve known for many years, one who I’ve always been very fond of, and one who I know... Continue

Senator Wolk in Sonoma

State Senator Lois Wolk, whose district includes the city of Sonoma and the Springs area of Sonoma Valley, will address the Sonoma Valley Democrats on Monday, November 25. Wolk was elected to the Senate in 2008 after serving six years in the Assembly. As her... Continue

Comments on Measure B defeat

Sonoma’s Measure B, which called for limiting new or expanded hotels to 25 rooms, was defeated by about 100 votes in Tuesday’s special election. The Sonoma County's Registrar of Voters reported 1,853 no votes (51.3 percent) and 1,716 votes in favor (48.7 percent). A small... Continue

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