Revenue from hotel tax continues to rise

Sonoma last spring recorded its highest hotel room revenue ever for a second quarter, according to the most recent figures available from the Sonoma County Economic Development Board. The $804,583 total was 19 percent higher than the same period in 2012. Propelled by the best... Continue

What is future of 'truck and auto' site?

The would-be developer of the two-acre site at MacArthur and Broadway met the public last week for input on the future of the the old Sonoma Truck and Auto lot. The large commercial property has been circled and sniffed at for years by interested developers.... Continue

Sonoma Valley Fund expands board

Sonoma Valley Fund, an affiliate of Community Foundation Sonoma County, has elected five new community leaders to its board: Barbara Hughes; Penney Magrane, Valerie Pistole; Mandy Bolling; and Richard Dale. “Each of these new board members brings enormous experience and a wealth of community knowledge... Continue

'John's March' raises $12k

More than 350 people turned out to support a one-of-a-kind fundraiser at Sonoma Raceway last weekend at the 3rd annual John’s March Against Stomach Cancer. Walkers, runners and even dogs took part in a symbolic march around the 2.52-mile, 12-turn road course at the event,... Continue

Flu death toll nearly doubles

Flu activity continues to increase statewide, including reports of hospitalizations, severe disease and the number of deaths, according to public health officials. As of January 18, the number of confirmed influenza related deaths in California jumped to 95 from 45 in one week, including three... Continue

'Not out of woods yet' — Brown's State of the State speech

Address by Edmund G. Brown Jr. -- I am here today to report on the state of our state, choosing to ignore those who say that Article 5 of our Constitution, which requires the governor to report to the Legislature, is outdated; that you can’t... Continue

Moment in The Sun

The 2014 Sweetheart Gala & Auction honoring Dale Downing and Don Shone is sold out, so the Boys & Girls Club of Sonoma Valley is especially grateful to the community, and generous sponsors, for supporting the event honoring the prominent business partners. It was July... Continue

There is a roads tax coming

Guest opinion by Jack Atkin. Sonoma County in recent years has been exploring ways to finance a higher level of road maintenance than can currently be paid from the county’s general fund. Accordingly, taxpayers can expect in the near future a ballot measure imposing some... Continue

Forum: Affordable Care Act

Abraham Daniels from the Sonoma County Department of Health Services will give a presentation about the Affordable Care Act and its implementation in Sonoma County on Monday, January 27, The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Seven Flags Club House, 300 International Boulevard,... Continue

It's not just you… it really is dry in here

County water officials say they have been preparing for what Governor Jerry Brown has now declared as official – the state is in a drought emergency. Calling for all citizens to voluntarily reduce water use by 20 percent, Brown made the announcement at a January... Continue

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