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‘Exciting times’ for transcendent performers

Impossibly talented, cheerful and tireless, the Transcendence Theater Company performers really do look they’re “Dancing Through Life,” the Broadway Under the Stars program of song and dance returning this weekend to Jack London Park. Last week’s opener was masterful, as the company, in various configurations,... Continue

Teenager died of natural causes

Authorities say there were no signs of foul play in the Saturday night death of 13-year-old Jennifer Villa-Ledon. The Agua Caliente teenager died of natural causes, the County Coroner’s said Tuesday in its initial report. Family members found the teen unconscious in her bedroom at... Continue

Council sets election date, opposes hotel measure

With a choice of adopting the Hotel Limitation Measure or calling for a public vote, the Sonoma City Council on Monday unanimously set November 19 for a special election to decide the issue. The measure would limit hotels to 25 rooms or less unless the... Continue

Soccer champs

The Valley of the Moon Soccer Club youth team went undefeated to win the Benicia Old Capitol Classic Tournament. Ten teams in the age group competed in the tournament, which is affiliated with USclub and CYSA, the two main soccer associations in the USA. “As... Continue

Today’s fly by

The La Luz fundraiser Noche Out of Africa at Jack London Park was a big success. As Marcelo Defreitas greeted the capacity crowd, all dressed in safari gear and African prints, a vintage plane flew overhead. “Look!” he said. “I think it’s Robert Redford!” It’s... Continue

Let the pros handle doggie dental care

Dear Dr. Forsythe:  I am writing to you hoping that you will let other pet owners know about my nightmare situation with my mini-dachshunds. I took them, like a responsible pet owner, to get their teeth cleaned by a local company that provides non-anesthetic teeth... Continue

Boosting student activities at Sonoma High

[caption id="attachment_37277" align="alignnone" width="420" caption="Veronica Brooks, co-president of the Sonoma Valley High School Boosters, starts another year of fundraising to support 40 student activity programs."][/caption] When parents register their students at Sonoma Valley High School this week, Veronica Brooks wants them to enrich their child’s... Continue

Noche Out of Africa

Wild jungle animals and throngs of guests in pith helmets and safari attire, African batiks and animal prints set the stage Saturday night for La Luz’s “Out of Africa” fundraiser party in Jack London State Park. Executive Director Juan Hernandez, calling La Luz “the light... Continue

Month-long makeover for Depot Park path

The bike path through Sonoma’s Depot Park between First Street East and First Street West will close August 19 for a month-long repair and improvement project. The parking area adjacent to the bike path will close during construction as well. Work in the park will... Continue

Hear the roar

The Thunder is this year’s champion of the Boys & Girls Club’s 6th-8th Grade Volleyball League. Enjoying the victory are, from left: Coaches Amy Smith and Natalie Smith; Bryssa Navarro; Taylor Arnold; Ariana Lopez; Maria Hernandez; Ruby Gomez; Alexis Dingman; Renee Duran; Leslie Molinar; Annie... Continue
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