The high costs of cutting SNAP Benefits

By Robin Ayers-Lee. California has the highest poverty rate in the country, 23.8 percent, according to Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM) Census Bureau. Nationwide, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly called the Food Stamp Program, lifted nearly five million people, including 2.2 million children, out... Continue

A book a month in 2014

The Sonoma Valley Library hosts “Sonoma Reads” book discussions for 2014, a free monthly group meeting at 2 p.m. in the Library’s Forum Room. The book selections include both fiction and non-fiction titles chosen by a committee of librarians from throughout Sonoma County. The books... Continue

Last chance for Little League registration

Last year, Sonoma Little League registered over 400 players, fielded 32 teams and brought home a District 53 championship all-star title. Now it’s time to gear up for 2014. Online Registration is now open at Sonomalittleleague.com. In-person registration is scheduled for January 14 and 16,... Continue

Master Gardener series returns

Sonoma Community Center and the Sonoma Valley Master Gardeners are partnering on a second annual lecture series on home garden care. The free lectures will be held the first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. at Sonoma Community Center. Master Gardener Carlyss van Ness... Continue

Branching out

Your old Christmas tree might have one more gift left in it. As a fundraiser for 2014 activities, Girl Scouts troops from Sonoma and Glen Ellen are again recycling Christmas trees this year. Trees will be collected for the next two Saturdays: January 4 and... Continue

Get truly healthy in 2014

By Heather Morgan. Greetings of the season, Sonoma. Have you made your resolutions for 2014? I'll bet if you look back at your New Year’s resolutions over the past several years, and perhaps even longer, they’ve all been pretty similar. If not, great, that means... Continue

Movement, dance and music just for little ones

In response to local families looking to educate and entertain young children, the Sonoma Community Center will launch three classes in its “Fun for Five and Under” program this month. SCC utilized a consortium of educators, including participants from the Sonoma Conservatory of Dance, Sonoma... Continue

How to join Sheriff’s Citizen’s Academy

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office's is accepting applications for its Citizen's Academy Spring Session, a nine-week program that provides an inside look at local law enforcement. During the academy, which begins January 29, students will learn about police ethics, communications, crime prevention, criminal law, and... Continue

Seasonal showcase

Jeff Holloway and Thomas McCabe of Sonoma's Eminent Design accept the trophy for the second annual Holiday Window Contest, sponsored by the Sonoma Visitors Bureau. Forty-two Sonoma businesses participated in the seasonal showcase, and 1,052 ballots were cast. Continue

Drive your own car on Sonoma Raceway

For the first time ever, Sonoma Raceway will allow race fans and amateur drivers to drive their own cars for a few laps around the track, all in the name of charity. the Sonoma Chapter of Speedway Children's Charities debuts its first-ever Laps for Charity... Continue

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