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Weather forecast: sand bags

A major storm now heading toward Northern and Central California may dump up to 8" of rain here. PG&E says power outages may occur this week due to significant rainfall, potential flooding and high winds. If a flood or flash flood watch is posted by... Continue

National praise for County climate panel

The Sonoma County Regional Climate Protection Authority (RCPA), the nation’s first local government agency created specifically to address climate change, has been named a Climate Action Champion by the White House. The 16 national recipients “represent a diverse group of communities that are defining the... Continue

SV Hospital recognized for maternity care

Sonoma Valley Hospital has been named one of 33 “High-Performing Hospitals” in California for the quality of its maternity care services, according to a recent report issued by The California Hospital Assessment and Reporting Taskforce (CHART). CHART analyzed four measures of hospital maternity care: low-risk... Continue

Holiday basket giveaway halfway to goal

On December 20, Friends in Sonoma Helping (FISH) will distribute more than 400 Holiday Food Baskets to families and individuals in Sonoma Valley. “With a week to go, we are halfway to the quantity of non-perishable food we need,” said food drive co-chairs Bette Holloway... Continue

Auditions for teen musical

Auditions for “Carrie: The Musical,” a production of Sonoma Theatre Alliance’s Teens ‘N Training Program, will be held on Sunday, December 14, 1 to 5 p.m., at the En-er-gy Fitness Studio, 450 First St. E. in Sonoma. Roles are for youth 13 and older. For... Continue

SVHS volleyball champs

The Sonoma Valley High School Lady Dragons volleyball team took its fourth straight Sonoma County league title to go along with four straight SCL tournament championships. The Dragons went on to win the North Coast Section Division Three title, advancing to the semi-finals of the... Continue

Hospital foundation adds three board members

Kevin Jaggie, Roger Nelson and Marcia Levy have joined the Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation board of directors. Marcia Levy brings to the board experience in marketing, strategic planning and organizational development. She was most recently a venture partner of Venture TDF and Vertex Management, venture... Continue

Bank of the Pacific

Stunning underwater scenes from the Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuary, located off the shores of Marin and Sonoma Counties, are part of an exhibit of photographs from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration opening at the Sonoma Valley Library through January 3. The sanctuary was... Continue

Death notices

John Charles Bock, 82, of Sonoma, passed away November 10, 2014. Dorothy M. Edner, 93, of Sonoma, passed away November 8, 2014. Catherine Theodora Folliard, 94, of Sonoma, passed away November 18. Dorothy D. Henry, 103, of Sonoma, passed away November 9, 2014. Donald A.... Continue

Notes of ginger

A playful version of its Kenwood tasting room, created with housemade pasta, is the VBJ Cellars entry in the annual Sonoma Valley Winery Gingerbread Contest. Through December 31, 10 winery members of the Sonoma Valley’s Vintners & Growers Alliance will display their clever creations. Visitors... Continue