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Sonoma youth in prestigious swim meet

[caption id="attachment_37321" align="alignright" width="225" caption="Dominic Tommasi, coach Jane Hansen and Maya Grajczyk, participants in the fastest swim meet on the west coast."][/caption] Maya Grajczyk and Dominic Tommasi of the Sonoma Sea Dragon’s swim team competed in the 2013 Far Western Long Course Championships, the fastest... Continue

Museum guides have unique viewpoint

[caption id="attachment_37318" align="alignnone" width="420" caption="SVMA’s museum guides on a group visit to Marc Katano’s studio in Sonoma."][/caption] Being a volunteer Museum Guide at the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art (SVMA) is a bit like getting free tuition to art school, teacher training, and continuing graduate... Continue

Police report: Man throws infant across hospital room

A Sonoma man, 27, was arrested for felony child abuse and domestic violence after throwing his newborn daughter at the baby’s mother during an argument at Sonoma Valley Hospital. He had threatened to take the two-day-old girl away during the August 4 altercation, police were... Continue

City sues for frozen $3.8 million

The City of Sonoma is suing to free $3.8 million in bond money, earmarked for street repairs, that has been in limbo since the state dissolved redevelopment agencies in 2012. At issue is the unspent portion of $15.75 million in bonds the city’s redevelopment agency... Continue

‘Exciting times’ for transcendent performers

Impossibly talented, cheerful and tireless, the Transcendence Theater Company performers really do look they’re “Dancing Through Life,” the Broadway Under the Stars program of song and dance returning this weekend to Jack London Park. Last week’s opener was masterful, as the company, in various configurations,... Continue

Teenager died of natural causes

Authorities say there were no signs of foul play in the Saturday night death of 13-year-old Jennifer Villa-Ledon. The Agua Caliente teenager died of natural causes, the County Coroner’s said Tuesday in its initial report. Family members found the teen unconscious in her bedroom at... Continue

Council sets election date, opposes hotel measure

With a choice of adopting the Hotel Limitation Measure or calling for a public vote, the Sonoma City Council on Monday unanimously set November 19 for a special election to decide the issue. The measure would limit hotels to 25 rooms or less unless the... Continue

Soccer champs

The Valley of the Moon Soccer Club youth team went undefeated to win the Benicia Old Capitol Classic Tournament. Ten teams in the age group competed in the tournament, which is affiliated with USclub and CYSA, the two main soccer associations in the USA. “As... Continue

Today’s fly by

The La Luz fundraiser Noche Out of Africa at Jack London Park was a big success. As Marcelo Defreitas greeted the capacity crowd, all dressed in safari gear and African prints, a vintage plane flew overhead. “Look!” he said. “I think it’s Robert Redford!” It’s... Continue

Let the pros handle doggie dental care

Dear Dr. Forsythe:  I am writing to you hoping that you will let other pet owners know about my nightmare situation with my mini-dachshunds. I took them, like a responsible pet owner, to get their teeth cleaned by a local company that provides non-anesthetic teeth... Continue
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