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Happy New Year, Sonoma. Welcome to 2015! How’s it looking so far? Feeling inspired? Motivated? Hopeful? Ambitious? Well, if you’re like most, you probably have some sort of desire to make some healthy changes in the upcoming year. If so, here is a good place... Continue
The demise of Sonoma's Redevelopment Agency has effectively ended its creation of significant workforce housing, housing that's affordable to the people who work here in the many service jobs in the hospitality and restaurant businesses -- housekeepers, wait-staff, kitchen workers, janitors and maintenance. Redevelopment agencies... Continue
Futsal and T-Ball Leagues are forming at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley. Futsal is the official indoor soccer sport of FIFA, and it debuts locally this year with a 3-5 grade co-ed league. Spots are limited. Sign-ups are open now and end... Continue
The updated Housing Element study, a document required by the city as a planning tool, will be reviewed by the Sonoma Planning Commission on January 22. The session was originally scheduled for January 8. Among many topics, the study addresses low-income housing, a mandate complicated... Continue
The Sonoma Stompers baseball team, which debuted here last year as a member of the Pacific Association, an independent minor league, has been sold to local residents Eric and Lani Gullotta. Eric Gullotta, a Sonoma native, is the chairman of the board and chief executive... Continue
This Sunday, January 11, will be Reverend Nancy Taylor’s last day as pastor of the First Congregational Church of Sonoma, United Church of Christ. Reverend Taylor has provided an insightful and caring ministry for nearly nine years. “Rev. Nancy’s wisdom, empathy and love of service... Continue
Creating health and fitness in the New Year is the theme of the January 16 educational event offered in the GirlTalk discussion series on women’s health topics, sponsored by Sonoma Valley Hospital. Experts will discuss how improved diet, mindful movement and a positive attitude can... Continue
(Frank Samson) “I only make right turns,” said my 89-year-old friend when asked to what he credits his accident-free driving record of the last decade. Like most seniors, Sam has modified his driving habits as he’s aged to accommodate his changing physical abilities. The ability... Continue
The Christmas Bird Count for Kids (CBC4Kids) on January 18 is a fun, family-friendly winter bird count event to celebrate our feathered friends while engaging youth and their families in the popular sport of birding. This is the eight year that Sonoma Birding has offered... Continue