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Historic sites now closed Mondays

The Sonoma Mission and the Vallejo home, two of Sonoma’s most treasured historic landmarks, are now closed on Mondays. The move reflects the limited staff available to operate and maintain the properties seven days a week. A parks official said that because of a state-imposed... Continue

Be alert for bee swarms

With spring in the air, healthy colonies of honeybees will "swarm," sending dark clouds of these beneficial insects into the open to look for new homes. If you are lucky enough to see a swarm of honeybees clustered on a telephone pole, fence post, vine or tree-limb,... Continue

Classroom safari

Classroom Safari paid a visit to Old Adobe Preschool recently. In existence since 1989, Classroom Safari, is run by Bonnie Cromwell and Rich Pennington. The pair bring live, rare, and unusual animals into the classroom to help students learn about their habitat, diet, and behavior.... Continue

Community roots

A “humbled and honored” John Donnelly, right, accepts the Rotary Club Conservation Award from Rotary Club President Chip Allen at the Arbor Day celebration on Sonoma Plaza. Donnelly was saluted for his work to bring about and maintain the city’s Overlook Trail, and other environmental... Continue

Last chance to vote in ‘Historic’ election

The deadline to vote for Sonoma as America’s favorite historic destination is Tuesday, March 15. The town is one of 2011 Dozen Distinctive Destinations as named by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. An online voting contest will determine the year’s official Fan Favorite. Cast... Continue

Spring forward!

It might not feel quite like spring, and it will cost you an hour of sleep, but Daylight Savings Tine begins this weekend. Sunday morning, March 13, at 2 a.m. set your clocks ahead one hour, to 3 a.m. More likely, wake up Sunday morning... Continue

Spring forward!

It might not feel quite like spring, and it will cost you an hour of sleep, but Daylight Savings Tine begins this weekend. Sunday morning, March 13, at 2 a.m. set your clocks ahead one hour, to 3 a.m. More likely, wake up Sunday morning... Continue

Nirvana for beer lovers

Like beer? Saturday’s Beer & Food Tasting Party is like you died and went to the refrigerator: a chance to taste dozens of great microbrews from the likes of Bear Republic, Lost Coast, Mad River, Sudwerk, Lagunitas and many more, plus delicious tid-bits from area... Continue

New wine event to explore hidden gems

Tickets to a new event from the Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance, a tour of the Valley’s hidden gems and rarely-visited locations, have just gone on sale. The Sonoma Valley Reserve, May 14-15, will provide an exclusive opportunity to see classic wineries in a... Continue

Theft at Museum of Art

The Sonoma Valley Museum of Art is offering a $5,000 reward for clues leading to the recovery of stolen artworks. The museum has reported the theft of five maquettes included in the exhibition “Fletcher Benton: The Artist’s Studio” that closed Feb. 6. Museum officials believe... Continue
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