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And the wooden spoon goes to…

The competition was fierce during the recent Iron Chef Cooking Camp held at the Hidden Oak Bed & Breakfast. After a week of hands-on learning the two teams of chef-campers created an appetizer, an entrée and a dessert using “mystery” ingredients given to them as... Continue

Planting for the future

Isidro Corona, vineyard manager for Sonoma Creek Land and Farm Vineyard Management instructs 4-H member Ryan Sherwood in the proper way to plant a young grape vine.  The pair took part in a planting day at Adele Harrison Middle School where a 120-vine educational Zinfandel... Continue

New developments in pot farm murders

Napa County Sheriffs made a grisly discovery at a marijuana farm in rugged terrain near the Napa-Sonoma county line on July 1 — two dead bodies. The double homicide had taken place well before the raid to the point that the bodies of the two... Continue

Free 'Whiskey' on the Plaza

Local rockers Whiskey Thieves will play the Sonoma Farmers Market tonight in the Amphitheater at 5:30 p.m. The show is free. Says the band, "Bring your friends and family and come celebrate another day of life with us!" Continue

Evans: no Congress run

State Senator Noreen Evans has announced that she will not run for the 6th District congressional district, which represents much of the Sonoma Valley. “Over the last few months, many community members have approached me about the possibility of running for U.S. Congress should Congresswoman... Continue

B&G Club kicks it for the trophy

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley reigned supreme in the inaugural Corporate Kickball Tournament held Saturday at Hughes and Teeter Fields. The B&GC has taken the pitch out of the boardroom and onto the playing field in its latest campaign to raise corporate... Continue

Wolfie in the vineyard

The Midsummer Mozart Festival welcomes pianist Jon Nakamatsu for a July 16 evening concert at Gundlach Bundschu Winery. A soloist of international renown -- he broke on the classical scene by winning the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 1997 – Nakamatsu will perform the... Continue

Review: Clean, dirty fun with ‘Rocky'

When an audience starts to howl, the play must be funny. When the audience starts to actually howl, like so many crazed wolves, it must be “Rocky Horror Show." The production, keenly directed by Cat Austin, wraps up its run this weekend at Andrews Hall.... Continue

Revamped fire department contract could save $150k

[caption id="attachment_25883" align="alignright" width="150" caption="Photo by Schick"][/caption] Sonoma Valley fire fighting agencies could save more than $150,000 under a proposal approved by the Sonoma City Council. The plan calls for restructuring the Sonoma Valley Fire and Rescue Authority, the standing collaboration between the Valley of... Continue

Chamber seeks Business of the Year nominations

The Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce invites members of the community to submit nominations for the 11th annual Business of the Year Award. The deadline to submit completed nomination forms is noon, Friday, July, 22. The Benziger Family Winery and Imagery Winery won the 2010 award.... Continue