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Another of life’s big mysteries, solved. As a driver you’re used to seeing the little yellow reflective squares embedded in the roadway. But every now and again, a lonely blue one appears in the pattern. Why? Because each blue tile indicates that a fire hydrant... Continue

The Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance is hosting a Community Workshop for adults who work with girls. Kidpower, the non-profit leader in “People Safety Skills” for children of all ages, presents this tailored workshop on Feb. 2. Mentors, parents, educators, administrators and community members are invited... Continue

The AARP sponsored Tax Assistance program begins at Vintage House on Wednesday, February 1, and will continue on Mondays and Wednesdays through April 18. Each session is 9 a.m. to noon. The program is designed to help low and middle income taxpayers prepare and file... Continue

That smell coming your mailbox is a higher garbage bill, the sixth rate hike in as many years. The Sonoma City Council has unanimously approved a 4.5 percent increase, retroactive to Jan. 1. The monthly charge went up 5 percent last year, 4.1 percent in... Continue

A group of community leaders working to bring a community access swimming pool back to Sonoma Valley will host a town hall meeting to present different options and gather input from valley residents. The meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 31, from 6 to 9 p.m. at... Continue