City’s sales tax dollars at work

Sonoma Mayor Ken Brown unveils the new temporary sign at the Depot Park Bicycle Path and Parking Lot Improvements project. Temporary signage will be placed designating the projects funded by Measure J, the half-cent local sales tax. In June 2012 the voters of the city... Continue

Feel the crush

The 17 wineries of the Heart of Sonoma Valley Winery Association celebrate harvest with the 2013 Sonoma Valley Crush festival, September 27-29, a Valley-wide open house and tasting experience. With their all-access wristbands, guests can sample grapes in the vineyard, take crush pad tours, taste... Continue

'Trail rage' suspect in custody

The man suspected of attacking a woman after their dogs had fought on a Glen Ellen trail turned himself in Tuesday night. Paul Mott, 53, of Kenwood, was jailed on robbery, battery and cruelty to animal charges for the Sunday morning altercation. Bail was set... Continue

Police Blotter: Armed robbery of Kenwood pot farm

Five men were arrested Tuesday morning for breaking in to a Kenwood man’s home and robbing him at gunpoint. The victim was unhurt, but later he himself was arrested when investigators located a large marijuana growing operation on the grounds of his Cougar Lane home.... Continue

Bike trail from Springs to Santa Rosa?

Sonoma County Regional Parks has been awarded a $191,000 state grant to study the feasibility of the proposed Sonoma Valley Trail, a project that would give bicyclists and pedestrians a safe way to travel the busy Highway 12 corridor from the Springs to Santa Rosa.... Continue

Local honors from Hospice by the Bay

Carol Brown and Kathleen McIntyre, both of Sonoma, receive special honors from Hospice by the Bay as the nonprofit saluted 500 community volunteers at its Volunteer Appreciation Reception. Brown was presented the Spirit of Generosity award for giving the “gift of time” by making 323... Continue

Improved roads are key to Springs revival

In her first column for The Sun, Gina Cuclis takes a look at the key issue facing the Springs neighborhoods. Continue

Public forum on Measure B

The Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce will host a public forum on Measure B, the Hotel Limitation Measure, on Thursday, October 3, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Burlingame Hall, 252 Spain St. Representatives from the Preserving Sonoma Committee, which sponsored the initiative, and Protect Sonoma,... Continue

Woman attacked at Sonoma Valley Regional Park

A 60-year-old woman said she was attacked by a dog owner while walking her own dog Sunday morning on the Sonoma Valley Regional Park trail in Glen Ellen. After the dogs got in a brief fight, the male suspect crossed his dog's leash around the... Continue

Spectrum of flavors

Maris Buesser, a resident of Sweetwater Spectrum, joins volunteer Debbie Stevenson and farm manager Rachel Kohn Obut at Sweetwater’s Saturday Farm Stand. “The Sweetwater farm is an enrichment activity for our residents with autism and we are delighted to share the bounty of beautiful produce... Continue

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