Man killed at Glen Ellen worksite

A 23-year-old Santa Rosa man died Monday afternoon at a residential construction site in Glen Ellen. Cody McBride, an employee of A+ Pool and Spa company, was working at a Garric Avenue home when an accident occurred involving an excavator, according to the Sheriff's Dept. The... Continue

Extra effort for earthquake relief

[caption id="attachment_51110" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Estelle Wood, age 2, washes a bike, one of many activities that helped the students of Sonoma’s Moldovan Academy raise $1,283.83 for earthquake relief in Nepal.[/caption] Sonoma's Moldovan Academy children raised $1,283.83 for earthquake relief in Nepal. The school donated an additional... Continue

League champs

Sam Sondheim and James McKale of Sonoma Valley High School win the Sonoma County League doubles championship at the SCL tournament at Santa Rosa Junior College. The duo notched straight-set victories over El Molino and Analy before topping another Analy team 6-2, 6-1. Accompanied by... Continue

Same sex marriage and the Bible

I love being married to a woman. In fact I love it so much, I've done it twice. My first marriage lasted 16 years and rewarded me with a wonderful daughter and son. My second marriage is in its 36th year and has rewarded me... Continue

Sonoma teen named California Youth of the Year

Selected among nine outstanding teen Youth of the Year candidates from around the state, Maribel Campos has been named the California Youth of the Year by Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA). Campos, a member of the Sonoma Valley B&G Clubs, is a graduating... Continue

The Meaning of Freedom

The last exit to San Quentin on Route 580 is an easy right turn just before the Richmond Bridge. Entry into San Quentin, the only prison in California that executes its inmates, that vibe of which is palpable, is a whole other matter. So let... Continue

Pipeline to bring recycled water to school playing fields

The Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District plans to construct a pipeline to provide recycled water to to irrigate playing fields at Sonoma Valley High, Adele Harrison Middle and Prestwood Elementary schools. The recycled water will also be used to irrigate Sonoma Valley Oaks Park on... Continue

Republic of Thrift donates $5,500 to local schools

Republic of Thrift, a thrift store located in the Springs, has donated $5,500 to Sonoma Valley Unified Schools. Each school will receive a gift of $500. Voted the best thrift store of 2014 in the Sun's Best of Sonoma Valley, Republic of Thrift is a non-profit... Continue

Hospital sponsors mammograms in May

Sonoma Valley Hospital’s Women’s Health Center will provide no-cost mammogram screenings for uninsured and underinsured Sonoma Valley women over the age of 40 during May. The screening program, known as Project Pink, is made available as a community service through a special grant from the... Continue

Get waterwise this weekend

Homeowners, hobbyists, and professionals all can learn about water-conscious gardening at the Spring Waterwise Garden Expo, a free event hosted by the Sonoma Community Center on Saturday May 9. In partnership with the Sonoma County Master Gardeners, the event takes place from 9:30 a.m. to... Continue

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