Office space needed; hinky hotel poll; and Safeway gas

Rumors are swirling as to the fate of the downtown property at 158-162 W. Napa St. Now wholly owned by Westamerica Bank after foreclosure proceedings, the prime property will soon go up for sale. Who might buy the parcel, which is located across the street... Continue

Fugitive couple snared by massive dragnet

The two suspects who outran police in a stolen car, triggering a massive search by officers, dogs and helicopter, remain in jail on $250,00 bail each. James Craig Rivas, 37, and Marissa Lablanche Serafino, 33, both of Oakland, were arrested May 1 after a four-hour... Continue

At market

Former Sonoma Mayor Joanne Sanders, Mayor Ken Brown and Councilmember David Cook, along with Renee Sanders and Dylann Thibodeau, celebrate the opening of the Tuesday Night Farmer's Market. A large crowd turned out to enjoy the early-season produce, a range of prepared food and live... Continue

Free mammograms for uninsured women

For the month of May, the Sonoma Valley Hospital will provide free mammograms to uninsured and underinsured Sonoma Valley women. The first step is to obtain an order from a physician, who can fax the information to SVH at 935.5271. Those who do not have... Continue

Playing the big room

Sonoma Valley High School alum Danny Wirick sings the national anthem Monday night at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Wirick is a sophomore at the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music where he is majoring in popular music performance, a highly selective program... Continue

Celebration of Women event

The Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation’s Pulse Award, which honors outstanding Sonoma Valley women who have made significant contributions to the community through their volunteerism, community involvement and philanthropy, this year honors Valerie Brown and Harriet Derwingson. The two will recognized for their service at the... Continue

How to prevent identity theft

Preventing identity theft The number one consumer complaint to the Federal Trade Commission every year for the last 12 years? Identity theft, a crime that could be claiming claiming nearly a million victims every month. On Wednesday, May 15, 2 to 3 p.m. the Sonoma... Continue

Bathing schedule is all wet

Dear Dr. Forsythe: I wondered how often I should give my dog a bath. Lately I have bathed her every three to four days because I love the way she looks and smells when I’m done. But her coat has gotten greasy and she even... Continue

Beneath the waters of Sonoma Creek

A study of fish in Sonoma Creek is discovering a more vigorous population of fish than expected, especially steelhead trout. Previous studies showed that steelhead and salmon do indeed spawn (lay eggs) in Sonoma Valley streams. According to Gordon Becker, project manager, the new study... Continue

Representing

Assemblymember Mariko Yamada meets with constituents and community leaders at Grange Hall as part of a tour of Boyes Hot Springs last week. “Both my District Director, Tom Bartee, and I appreciated the opportunity to meet with Springs residents, and to hear first-hand their concerns... Continue

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