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Wedekind's to close at end of year

After nearly six decades of business, the historic Wedekind’s Garden Center, located at 21095 Broadway in Sonoma, will close at the end of the year. To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose, said Janet Rude, who has owned the business... Continue

Success for Sonoma’s traveling little leaguers

Comprised of players from Sonoma Little League, the Sonoma Stack under-9 traveling baseball team took 2nd place in the annual “Edge of Darkness” tournament in Fremont. Sonoma went 2-0 on the first day of the tournament by beating the East Bay Bandits 12-5, and the... Continue

Race is on for slots in Napa-Sonoma run

The run isn’t until July 20, but the race to get in begins now. Registration for the 2014 Napa-to-Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon, the sold-out event that attracts nearly 4,000 runners, is now available online. Registration for individuals is expected to sell out quickly at... Continue

Cuisine royale

The safest bet at the new Graton Casino in Rhonert Park may be the food. The 254-acre, $800 million casino has 13 dining options, including nine over-the counter-spots in the Marketplace. Options include DK Wings, gourmet fast food from Sonoma County chef Douglas Keane (pictured... Continue

Hospital covered $2.5 million in patient bills

The Board of Directors reported that Sonoma Valley Hospital H$2.5 million in uncompensated medical services to Sonoma Valley residents during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2013, according to the year-end financial statement of the Sonoma Valley Health Care District. According to the report, the... Continue

A vote for peace and quiet; Sonoma Santa and more

After all the angst over Measure B, it would be nice to take a nice long vacation from politics -- if we could all agree on what hotel to stay in… If you need a ride to the polls Tuesday, the Preserving Sonoma Committee folks... Continue

West Spain Street development will go forward

An 18-unit development on West Spain Street, Steve Ledson’s Nicora Place project, will proceed after an appeal to halt construction was denied by the Sonoma City Council. The vote clears the way for development of the two-acre lot at 821-845 W. Spain St., opposite Juniper... Continue

Hospital celebrates new wing

Sonoma Valley Hospital will unveil its $46 million construction project with a New Wing Open House & Celebration on Saturday, November 16. Festivities include live music, activities for children, a street party barbecue and tours of the new structure, which houses a new emergency room... Continue

Girl, 5, paralyzed in DUI crash – how to help

I am a local resident of Sonoma and I am hoping that you can bring this story to the public to help the family of the father and daughter that were injured in this horrible DUI accident on Tuesday, Oct 29 on Highway 121. The... Continue

La Luz honored for public service

Accepting the Jefferson Award for Public Service on behalf of La Luz are Juan Hernández, the nonprofit’s executive director; Ligia Booker, its founder; and Claudia Mendoza-Carruth, board president. The Sonoma Valley organization was honored last week by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors for excellence... Continue