The fantastic junkers and clunkers of the 24 Hours of LeMons take over the Sonoma Raceway road course this weekend as the series hosts its fourth event of the season, Sears Pointless, March 22-23. If you’re expecting throaty stock cars or high-performance open-wheel machines, forget... Continue

A man suspected of bilking three Sonoma jewelry stores out of $6,867 in gold bracelets in January is in custody. Eric Aguirre Zatarain, 28, of Oakland, was arrested Thursday night in Dublin, as he was waiting in a car while a female accomplice was inside... Continue

A black lab trapped on a ledge high above the Sonoma coastline was rescued Saturday by the Sheriff’s Helicopter “Henry-1. The owner of the dog had called 911 asking for help as her dog had fallen over a cliff above Portugese Beach at about 1:30... Continue

Instant health help from Heather Morgan. Continue

Wine Guy Greg Walter makes two discoveries slightly off the Plaza's beaten path. Continue

WillMar Family Grief & Healing Center honors its Trio of Hope & Healing: Erinn Benziger Weiswasser of Benziger Family Winery; Mike Crumly, vice president/vineyard Manager of Gloria Ferrer; and Nancy Cline of Jacuzzi Family Winery. The Sonoma Valley Wineries were honored February 11 for joining... Continue

Death notice Joseph Anthony Capone, 58, of Glen Ellen passed away February 8, 2014. Dorothy Jean Chrystal, 91, of Sonoma, passed away February 6, 2014. Kimberly Joan Costales, 56, of Sonoma passed away February 8, 2014. Kathleen Gail Erwin, 56, of Sonoma, passed away February... Continue

For its grand opening, Burgers & Vine, the restaurant filling the black hole that was the Plaza’s vacant northeastern corner, the crew hoisted a pirate flag atop the building. The city wants it to come down; B&V’s Codi Binkley says no. The council just emerged... Continue