Sonoma’s new mayor

Tom Rouse, elected to the Sonoma City Council in 2010, is the new mayor of Sonoma. In the annual rotation of councilmembers, Rouse, the vice mayor, was unanimously voted mayor by his peers. David Cook is the new vice mayor, also by a 5-0 vote.... Continue

Child molester found guilty

Kenneth Donald Hutchins, 65, of Sonoma, has been convicted of four counts of sexual molestation involving his eight-year-old grandniece. The Sonoma Valley man faces the possibility of more than 25-years-to-life in prison when sentenced in January. Hutchins was arrested on January 16, 2013, after the... Continue

Impact100 holiday reception

Impact100 Sonoma hosts its annual holiday reception on Thursday, December 12 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Vintage House, 264 First St. E. Current members and women interested in joining Impact100 Sonoma are invited to attend to learn more about the organization and to interact... Continue

Your “Holiday Seven” survival plan

Greetings of the season, Sonoma. Is it just me, or did this year fly by? How was your health this year? Did you have lots of energy? Free of joint pain, brain fog and muffin top? Did you put time, effort, and money into making... Continue

2013 Youth of the Year

Francisco Chavez accepts the 2013 Youth of the Year Award from Boys & Girls Club Executive Director Dave Pier. A senior at Sonoma Valley High school, Chavez has been a Club member since second grade. He was recognized for his positive attitude and strong work... Continue

Hospital to end OB services?

Sonoma Valley Hospital is looking at discontinuing obstetrical services. Simply put, there aren’t enough babies being born to justify the expenses, particularly since the end of the federal funding, in October, that supported OB. CEO Kelly Mather says it takes an average of 25 births... Continue

St. Francis alum lead Justin-Siena to volleyball title

St. Francis Solano School alumni Melissa Castellucci, Katelynn Hayden and Emily Wirick helped lead the Justin-Siena High School girl’s varsity volleyball team to a North Coast Section Division IV championship win over St. Patrick-St. Vincent High School of Vallejo. The Braves defeated the Bruins in... Continue

Springs report

Gina Cuclis on literacy campaign and neighborhood clean-up efforts in the Springs. Continue

Police blotter: domestic violence suspect snared; Drunk of the Week, etc.

A man who escaped police during a 100 m.p.h. car chase was found November 3 hiding in his El Verano home – the site of the violent domestic abuse incident that sparked the three-day manhunt. The case began when female victim reported to police that... Continue

Classical music society announces new season

The Sonoma Classical Music Society will open its 10th concert season with a February 9 performance by the Alexander String Quartet at Vintage House. Additional performances include The Cypress String Quartet on March 9, pianist Anastasia Dedik on April 13, and Nigel Armstrong on May... Continue

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