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On Cuba

Born in Cuba during the first Batista regime, Teofilo Ruiz is now a distinguished professor of history at UCLA, an award-winning author, and a recent recipient of the National Humanities Medal awarded by President Barack Obama. In a March 23 lecture in Sonoma, he discusses... Continue

Bhatia won't return to Sassarini

It's official: Kristin Gornick is the new principal of Sassarini Elementary School. She has held the post on an interim basis since October, when principal Leticia Bhatia went on maternity leave. According to School District Superintendent Louann Carlomagno, Bhatia told staff today that she will... Continue

Thanks a lot

The public parking lot at 152 East Napa is well used, at least by a nearby merchant. Councilmember Steve Barbose notes that five to seven bakery trucks are parked there for most of each day. Not the intent of the free lot, which is supposed... Continue

‘Robust’ recovery fuels city budget surplus

Six months into the fiscal year Sonoma is “in the black,” according to City Manager Carol Giovanatto, as the city rides several trends that suggest a rebounding local economy. The city budget shows a $473,500 balance after spending $5.98 million through December. No year-end deficit... Continue

County signs off on Montini deal

Sonoma’s scenic hillside backdrop will, after eight years of negotiating, finally become Sonoma property. The county will transfer ownership of the 98-acre Montini Preserve from its Open Space District to the city of Sonoma, the Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday. The OSD will build 1.8... Continue

Kim’s back with ‘Girlie Stuff'

With her new consignment shop Sonoma Girlie Stuff, at 1268 Broadway, Kim Enzensperger offers “women’s clothes that are in style and in season.” A Sonoman for 25 years, Enzensperger ran a ‘Girlie Stuff’ store several years ago, on West Napa Street near the Plaza. Since... Continue

Dealing with grief and anger

Dear Dr. Forsythe: I have been reading your articles for several years now.  I’ve always enjoyed the way you give advice and appreciate your take on different pet problems.  Recently I went through something that has left me truly desperate for closure, so I thought... Continue

Hospital Foundation names Pulse Award recipients

The Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation's annual Pulse Award honors outstanding Sonoma Valley women who have made significant contributions to the community through their volunteerism, community involvement and philanthropy. This year’s recipients, Valerie Brown (front) and Harriet Derwingson (above), will be honored at the 8th annual... Continue

The creative spark

St. Francis Solano students Mckayla Salcedo and Isabelle Costanzo create their own version of Monet for the school’s March 15 “Through the Eyes of Young Artists” event at the Hanna Boys Center. Each student will exhibit an art project, from kindergartners’ interpretations of Matisse to... Continue
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