The Valley's soaring gas prices broke the $4 a gallon barrier on Thurday morning. At the 76 station at Broadway and MacAruthur, the morning's gas stood at $4.03 a gallon for regular. Better hurry and fill'er up before they go any higher. Continue
What’s Happening
Local Sonoma Valley News:
Congressman Mike Thompson has urged all high school students in his district, Sonoma Valley included, to enter their artwork in the 2011 Congressional Art Competition. The annual competition showcases the artistic talents and abilities of students in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and... Continue
Tonight, March 10, a request by the HopMonk Tavern to allow more amplified music and later performance hours will be heard by the Planning Commission. The 6:30 p.m. meeting will be broadcast live on SunTV 27 and sonomasuntv.com. Dean Biersch, owner of the 691 Broadway... Continue
Prestwood fifth graders Carlos Medina, Karina Pureco, and Madeline Anderson show their designs for a U.S. postage stamp, entries in the 2011 Federal Junior Duck Stamp Contest. The selection of California’s “Best of Show” design will be made in Sonoma on Friday, March 25... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: I have an 11-month-old American Bulldog, Melody, who is my best girl. She has all her vaccines, but I am trying to decide whether or not to breed her so I still haven’t gotten her fixed. But I wanted to ask you... Continue
[caption id="attachment_23681" align="alignnone" width="420" caption="Youngters at Old Adboe School are exposed to many different customs and civilizations thanks to the school’s diverse multi-cultural program."][/caption] Visitors who come to Old Adobe School often comment on its striking environment, distinctive air of vibrancy, and friendly, lively children.... Continue
Previously the location of Holder Ford, the long empty building at W. Napa and Riverside has found a new tenant – the business supply giant, Staples. The property has been vacant since Chuck Holder took a buy-out from the Ford Motor Company in August of... Continue
Holding court at the inaugural Mardi Gras Celebration at Cornerstone Sonoma were food writer Michele Anna Jordan, Meadowcroft Wines owner Tom Meadowcroft and Councilmember Ken Brown. The March 5 bash was a hot event, from the sizzling St. Gabriel’s Celestial Brass Band, which kicked things... Continue
From teenagers to grandmothers, the Wednesday Night Drags is again open to all comers as the 23rd season roars to life March 9 at Infineon Raceway. Anyone with a driver’s license and a car that passes a simple technical inspection is invited to race on... Continue
High school student Brianna McGuire jumps for joy at the Save the Music! pasta dinner and dance on March 5. The fundraiser was produced by the McGuire as her senior project and raised over $5,000 for the school music department. After dinner, the Moose Lodge... Continue