Sonoma walkers – all shapes, sizes and speeds, morning people and night owls -- go around the clock in the battle against cancer during the American Cancer Society Relay For Life. The 24-hour event begins Saturday, August 3 at 10 a.m. The celebration of life... Continue

The backers of Sonoma’s Hotel Limitation Measure submitted 1,600 signatures to the city clerk Monday, some 30 percent more than the minimum number required to trigger a special election. If passed by majority vote, the initiative would limit the size of new hotels in Sonoma... Continue

Sharon Church and Vicki Baseheart, seated center, were finally able to marry in the Sonoma Plaza Friday afternoon, next to the bench where they first met 21 years ago. Helping them with this long-awaiting exchange of vows was Sharon's sister, Sheryl Enrich from Oregon (seated),... Continue

The famously single Ben Flajnik and his business partner Danny Fey, repping their Envolve Winery in Sonoma's Fourth of July Parade, pose with fans Abbigail Smith, Norah Coleman and Dylann Thibodeau. Continue

Three and four years ago at this time, the Sonoma City Council was scrambling to pass a budget, and had to resort to pulling money from its reserves to make up for deficits. Last year’s balanced budget was a welcome change. And this year’s $14.1... Continue

Sonoma Valley Unified School District Superintendent Louann Carlomagno has appointed Robert Curtis as the new Director of Curriculum & Instruction pending formal board approval. Dr. Curtis replaces Lynn Fitzpatrick, who retired from the post in June. Dr. Curtis comes to Sonoma Valley most recently with... Continue

The St. Francis Dad’s Club will defend its 2012 championship title at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley’s annual Corporate Kickball Tournament on Saturday, July 20. The action will take place at the Hughes and Teeter baseball fields behind Depot Park. Other participating... Continue