The 4th of July got all the hoopla, but last week marked another occasion of note – July 1, the start of the new fiscal year. Unlike last year, when Sonoma, awaiting repercussions from the state’s budget maneuvers, could not sign off on a budget... Continue
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The Planning Commission voted 4-3 not to certify the Environmental Impact Report for the proposed Mission Square development, a result that effectively halts the project at 213 East Spain St. after 10 years of planning. The decision will be appealed to the city council, said... Continue
Sonoma Valley Health Care District has chosen Kelly Mather, former CEO of Sutter Lakeside Hospital, as the president and CEO of Sonoma Valley Hospital. Mather, an author of six books on health and wellness, and developer of a Healing Model for hospitals, will take over... Continue
Sonoma's Fourth of July was as spectacular as ever. From the parade and Plaza celebration to the late evening fireworks, fun was on every corner. At this corner - First Street West and West Spain Street - revelers were hosed down by firefighters in the... Continue
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley has announced the addition of August Sebastiani to its board of directors. "Aug has been a driving force on our Teen Task Force over the last two years as well as consistently supporting the cub in all... Continue
Join the fun, wave to the parade and dance to the music as Sonoma celebrates another red, white and blue extravaganza – and the 175th Birthday of the Sonoma Plaza. Around the Plaza and behind City Hall 9:00am – Plaza celebration begins 10:00am – Parade... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: I am motivated to write to you because of the article that you published about a barking dog causing stress to the writer. That writer was not alone in living with neighbors who lack the consideration and responsibility to control their animals.... Continue
Hey Sonoma, did you know that every time you eat or drink you are either feeding disease or fighting it? In fact, almost everything you do has either a positive or a negative effect on your health, including lifestyle habits such as sleep, stress, and... Continue
Three of five Sonoma city council slots will be contested in the November 2 general election as terms for Ken Brown, Steve Barbose and August Sebastiani expire after four years. Sonoma residents interested in running for one of the seats may submit nomination papers from... Continue
After years of planning and re-designs, and weeks of postponed meetings and mounting tension, the fate of the revamped Mission Square project faces its first public challenge before the Planning Commission on July 6. This 1.13-acre parcel is one block from the Sonoma Plaza and... Continue