St. Francis alum lead Justin-Siena to volleyball title

St. Francis Solano School alumni Melissa Castellucci, Katelynn Hayden and Emily Wirick helped lead the Justin-Siena High School girl’s varsity volleyball team to a North Coast Section Division IV championship win over St. Patrick-St. Vincent High School of Vallejo. The Braves defeated the Bruins in... Continue

Springs report

Gina Cuclis on literacy campaign and neighborhood clean-up efforts in the Springs. Continue

Police blotter: domestic violence suspect snared; Drunk of the Week, etc.

A man who escaped police during a 100 m.p.h. car chase was found November 3 hiding in his El Verano home – the site of the violent domestic abuse incident that sparked the three-day manhunt. The case began when female victim reported to police that... Continue

Classical music society announces new season

The Sonoma Classical Music Society will open its 10th concert season with a February 9 performance by the Alexander String Quartet at Vintage House. Additional performances include The Cypress String Quartet on March 9, pianist Anastasia Dedik on April 13, and Nigel Armstrong on May... Continue

Planners OK Mission Square project

After several major revisions since it was first proposed in 2002, the mixed-use Mission Square development at 165 E. Spain St. has been approved by the Sonoma Planning Commission. The plan calls for 3,514 sq. ft. of office space, 14 apartment units, and associated parking,... Continue

Death of a pet – two perspectives

It’s one of the hardest things a veterinarian has to cope with, and it happened to me recently. I received a dreaded telephone call from a client I’ve known for many years, one who I’ve always been very fond of, and one who I know... Continue

Senator Wolk in Sonoma

State Senator Lois Wolk, whose district includes the city of Sonoma and the Springs area of Sonoma Valley, will address the Sonoma Valley Democrats on Monday, November 25. Wolk was elected to the Senate in 2008 after serving six years in the Assembly. As her... Continue

Comments on Measure B defeat

Sonoma’s Measure B, which called for limiting new or expanded hotels to 25 rooms, was defeated by about 100 votes in Tuesday’s special election. The Sonoma County's Registrar of Voters reported 1,853 no votes (51.3 percent) and 1,716 votes in favor (48.7 percent). A small... Continue

City seeks nominations for 2014 Alcalde

The City of Sonoma is once again seeking nominations for its Honorary Alcalde (‘Mayor,’ in Spanish), a ceremonial post bestowed upon a leader in the non-profit community. A tradition of the pueblo system, the Alcalde was revived locally in 1975 when the city council decided... Continue

And pass the gravy

Join your neighbors for traditional feast at the Sonoma Community Center’s free Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday, November 28. To accommodate more guests this year, the event moves to the Sonoma Veterans Memorial Building, 126 First St. W. Doors open at 3 p.m., food service until... Continue

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