Welcome to 2013, Sonoma. How is it going so far? Three weeks in, and statistics show that 70 percent of all weight loss resolutions have already failed. By the end of the month 90 percent will have failed. Do you have a goal of losing... Continue
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With 130 local children on the waiting list, National Mentoring Month couldn’t come soon enough for the Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance. “Now, more than ever, kids need someone to support them, boost their confidence, and give them the encouragement to set goals for their future,”... Continue
Dino Battaglini, principal of Sonoma Valley High School since July of 2010, resigned last week and was immediately replaced by Lynn Fitzpatrick, the district’s director of curriculum and instruction. The school board accepted Battaglini’s resignation at a special meeting on Jan. 17. Officially, Battaglini is... Continue
First District Supervisor Susan Gorin has named Cotati City Councilmember Pat Gilardi as her District Director, a post responsible for constituent services, scheduling and representing the supervisor throughout the community. Gilardi, a Marin County native, has worked for the Marin Independent Journal since 1987 in... Continue
(Ed Clay | For The Sonoma Valley Sun). Transition Sonoma Valley (TSV) is building a responsive network of local citizens, groups and businesses to create a resilient, self-reliant community in response to the challenges of climate change, peak oil, and economic instability. We have been... Continue
A modified rain barrel is a great way to capture water off your roof to store for future landscaping. The how-to’s will be explained in a “Make Your Own Rain Barrel” workshop on Saturday, January 26, 1 to 4 p.m. at the Sonoma Community Center.... Continue
Dear Dr Forsythe: I am debating whether or not to get surgery for my dog, Lucifer. He has a pretty large tumor on his spleen but they aren’t sure if it is cancer or not. The vet told me they need to take his spleen... Continue
The Sonoma Valley Vintners & Growers Alliance (SVVGA), the non-profit trade association representing over 100 area wineries and 140 grape growers, has announced that Paul J. Hoffman of Hoffman Family Cellars has been elected to lead the organization as board president for 2013. “I am... Continue
Philanthropists Les and Judy Vadász will share the role of this year’s Sonoma’s Alcalde, a ceremonial title recognizing outstanding community service. While the honor rewards selfless, behind-the-scenes work, the couple will get its very deserved moment in the spotlight at the annual Alcalde reception, Thursday,... Continue
Sassarini School students (from left), Korbin Jensen, third grade, Andres Alvarez, first grade, and Maychella O'Brien, second grade, are excited about a toy drive to support the school’s Accerated Reading Program. How it works: kids read appropriate level books, then take a short computer-generated test... Continue