As I look out upon your young faces, proud at having come this far and eager to get on to the challenges you will face, I’m loath to throw a bummer onto the highway of your progress, but afraid I must. I’ve come here to remind... Continue
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by Gina Cuclis The editorial in the August 28 Sonoma Valley Sun, “The City of Boyes Hot Springs?,” touched on what has become a topic of discussion at Springs Community Alliance meetings and among residents concerned about how decisions impacting our community are made. The... Continue
Paintings of local landscapes and outdoor scenes, painted throughout the Valley this week by 35 different artists, go on display and sale Saturday, September 19, as the Sonoma Plein Air Festival culminates in a free event on Sonoma Plaza. The day inlcides the art show... Continue
The story: Kim Davis, an elected county clerk, refuses to issue a wedding license to a gay couple. Shortly thereafter she is held her in contempt of court for defying a Supreme Court order to issue marriage licenses to gay couples. As a county employee,... Continue
The Sonoma Valley Fund has announced the recipients of its seventh annual Star Volunteer awards, and will celebrate the honorees with an October 4 reception at Sonoma Ecology Center’s Garden Park. “These volunteers represent the heart and soul of Sonoma Valley," said Joshua Rymer, the Fund Board president. "They... Continue
Fly Fishing Outfitters has been trying for years to open the Leland Fly Fishing school at its 24120 Arnold Drive location, next to Sonoma Valley Airport, casting lawsuits and paying County fines along the way. But so far, the latest request, to hold 90 events... Continue
[caption id="attachment_57578" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Checks are in the mail for local schools from Republic of Thrift (Photo: Facebook)[/caption] Republic of Thrift, the Springs-based thrift store, has made their first donation of the school year to Sonoma Valley Unified School District schools today. The thrift store... Continue
[caption id="attachment_54111" align="aligncenter" width="420"] On Thursday, 20% of every bottle sold at Gloria Ferrer will support victims fo the Valley Fire. (Michael B. Woolsey for Gloria Ferrer)[/caption] The terrible Valley Fire, the 9th most destructive fire in California history, has impacted many of us -... Continue
Friday, September 18, the Veterans of Foreign Wars Bear Flag Post & Auxiliary 1943, with the support of Lighthouse Christian Church, will be accepting drop-off donations to support victims of the Valley Fire. They will accept donations from from 5 PM until 9 PM at... Continue
A 57-year-old Novato man is the first human West Nile virus case confirmed from Marin County for 2015, according to Marin County Health and Human Services. Public Health officials said the man is recovering at home from the mosquito-borne illness. It is unclear whether or... Continue