Four Sonoma residents, a homeowner’s group and Ramekins (pictured) were recognized Friday by the Sonoma Valley Groundwater Management Basin Advisory Panel for extraordinary efforts in water conservation. “By making permanent changes to their landscaping, these award winners are prepared for the next drought and will... Continue
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A previously unknown association declared that it, not the current local board, controls the Tuesday night Farmers Market and that it will not submit a proposal to manage the event in 2011. Deeply involved in the emergent group are market manager Hilda Swartz, who as... Continue
Rain did nothing to dampen Dragon Pride as Sonoma Valley High Schools students and staff walked and rolled up Broadway during Friday's annual homecoming parade. Friday night's game against El Molino starts at 7:30, rain or shine. The homecoming dance will be held Saturday, October... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: I have two cats, one very young and the other who is middle aged. I feed them both canned cat food of the tuna variety that I get from the grocery store. They are both in good health but they seem to... Continue
[caption id="attachment_20550" align="alignnone" width="420" caption="Adding photographs of loved ones who have passed away is a part of the Dia de Los Muertos tradition. "][/caption] A colorful Day of the Dead altar is taking shape outside of the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art this month as... Continue
Westamerica Bank will keep open its locations in the Springs and Glen Ellen, both former Sonoma Valley Bank locations, at least through February. “The two satellite branches will stay open,” Christine Coulston, the West America manager for the Sonoma market, told the city council. The... Continue
Sonoma City Councilmember August Sebastiani, who is not running for reelection, released this letter Tuesday. Editor: As an outgoing member of the Sonoma City Council, many of my supporters have asked if I plan to make an endorsement. This year it hasn’t proven to be... Continue
Republican candidate for California governor, Meg Whitman made a campaign stop in Sonoma on Tuesday afternoon, arriving in an enormous motor coach emblazoned with the words “Jobs Are On the Way.” Shaking hands and kissing babies was on the agenda as Whitman walked the Plaza.... Continue
Sun editors quiz the Sonoma City Council candidates Sunday night during a debate televised live on Sun TV Channel 27. Participating from the chamber seats they hope to secure in the election, from left: Ken Brown; David Cook: Antoinette Castrone; Tom Rouse; Mike Gillaspie; Steve... Continue