The tradition continues. Sponsored by the Sonoma Valley Soroptimist Club, the annual Easter Egg Hunt begins Saturday, March 30 at 10 a.m. sharp on the north end of Sonoma Plaza (look for the big bunny). Children will be placed by age groups: 2-3 years old;... Continue

(by George McKale) The Saharan heat is inviting this time of year. We are told, and I can attest to this from personal experience, that within a few short weeks the heat will become excessive. I am once again in Sonoma’s sister city of Aswan,... Continue

The Valley of the Moon Water District has named Daniel Muelrath, Santa Rosa’s “water cop” since 2005, as its new general manager. Muelrath will leave his post as Santa Rosa’s water resources sustainability manager to assume the Valley job, and $120,000 salary, on April 24.... Continue

My name is Devon Watkins and this is my story. When I was a little girl at Kenwood Elementary School I dreamed of visiting Egypt, wondering what it would be like to live there. In 2011 at the age of 19, what started off as... Continue

Celebrating his birthday at a surprise party at Murphy's Pub last week, Sonoma City Councilmember David Cook is joined by friends Charlene Nelus, Kristy Magnani and Jennifer Irving. Continue

SVYSA presents free soccer clinics for all Sonoma youth players on Saturday April 6 and Sunday April 7 at Hanna Boys Center. The clinics are a great way to gain experience with fundamental ball skills, and learning how to apply them in game-like situations. The... Continue

A group of teenagers with X-Acto blades and spray paint descended on ARTescape recently, and their parents and teachers couldn’t be more thrilled. Battling heavy gusts of wind, and maybe a few stereotypes, the teens stayed focused for three hours as they cut out their... Continue

Once Erica Heald knew the fashion look she wanted for her new boutique – feminine, casual but sophisticated, cute and comfortable – she went looking for a place to make it happen. For the 27-year-old entrepreneur, a graduate of the Fashion Institute of Design and... Continue

(by Lauen Ayers). It’s true that Sonoma County kids suffer too much dental decay. Many agree that local government has a role to play in bringing that down. However, the County of Sonoma public health department’s $9 million plan will not only fail in lowering... Continue