Just dropping in

A “splatter painting,” directed by the artist Fr. Bruno Segatta, emerges from a group effort at Vintage Sonoma as the Napa Road facility celebrated its 10th anniversary. "We wanted to do something fun besides just host a party, so we put down some canvas for... Continue

Sonoma man dies in Petaluma crash

We're sorry to report that 46 year old Todd Kneeland of Sonoma died in a mobile home crash on Sunday near Petaluma. The crash took place on Stage Gulch Road near Adobe Road, just before 8 AM. His motor home caught on fire while driving,... Continue

Rotary “Applause” goes over the top

[caption id="attachment_56229" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Fake cigarettes and retro regalia was part of the fun at Rotary of Sonoma Valley's annual fundraiser[/caption] Photos by Lauren Parkhill Rotary Club of Sonoma Valley's annual fundraiser, "Applause," took place this past week at Hanna Boys Center. Guests decorated tables... Continue

Affordable Housing project breaks ground in the Springs

The movers and shakers, planners and funders of Fetters Apartments gathered in the hot summer sun August 14 to celebrate, congratulate and symbolically initiate construction of the 60-unit affordable housing project on Hwy. 12, just south of Sonoma Charter School. Supervisor Susan Gorin struck a... Continue

Housing advocates press Council for ‘state of emergency’ status

Members of Sonoma United Methodist Church (SUMC) and the Sonoma Valley Housing Group will present a housing resolution to the Sonoma City Council tonight. The resolution calls on the Council and the County Board of Supervisors to declare “a housing state of emergency” and to... Continue

Second chance grill

Stuart Sager, center, of Outdora, the Sonoma retailer of barbecues and grills, wants to find homes for the refurbished grills that his team -- Dianne Dutson, Kari Joly Estill, Joseph Milson and David Birge -- has made available to nonprofit groups and deserving individuals in... Continue

Carrtunes roll tonight

Cynthia Carr and The Carrtunes perform Monday, August 17 at the Sebastiani Theatre. The event is a benefit for the Sebastiani Theatre Foundation. The band, whom has been playing together for over 30 years, is led by Cynthia Carr. Carr's music is "steeped in the traditions... Continue

Car exhaust to blame for Berryessa fire

Investigators have determined the July 22 cause of the “Wragg Fire” was exhaust from an idling car contacting dry grass. The fire, now 100% contained, burned 8,051 acres, destroyed 2 outbuildings, damaged 4 outbuildings, and 1 residence. The fire was reported 2:24 p.m. on July 22... Continue

Town Hall meeting about SDC

Local elected representatives will host a Town Hall meeting focused on the future of the Sonoma Developmental Center on August 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Altimira Middle School. The Eldridge facility is slated to close by the end of 2016. Sponsored by State Senator Mark McGuire, Assemblymember... Continue

Youth basketball begins soon

Registration for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley co-ed junior basketball league, for incoming K-2nd graders, is now underway. The season runs August 26 through October 14, with practice on Mondays and games on Wednesdays. The cost is $120. Financial assistance is available.... Continue

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