One of only two road tracks on the circuit, Infineon Raceway has posed significant challenges for NASCAR’s elite and all who steer the course. Although initially drivers were hesitant to embrace road courses and merely tolerated their presence, more and more are starting to enjoy... Continue
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The women of Impact100 Sonoma awarded a $100,000 grant to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley for a new teen-centered program. David Pier was at a loss for words when the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley was awarded the first $100,000... Continue
The Presentation School’s 17 graduating eighth graders broke a great deal of new ground for the school, including spear-heading the school’s first ever Student Council, its first trip to Washington, D.C. (since 9/11) and reaching new heights for the school academically. The class is evenly... Continue
The Sonoma Valley Museum of Art has been awarded a $15,000 grant to support the museum’s in-school educational program, Art Rewards the Student. The grant from Community Foundation Sonoma County was announced Monday. “We are so glad to be able to offer this program for... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: I have a very old dachshund that has very bad teeth. I’ve had them cleaned several times and now he only has a few left. Last year they had to take out seven teeth when he had his teeth cleaned. I recently... Continue
The school board voted on Tuesday night to pass a resolution opposing medical marijuana dispensaries within the Sonoma Valley Unified School District boundaries. The vote came after a portion of the meeting devoted specifically to public comment on this topic. Close to a dozen people... Continue
The City of Sonoma unveiled its first solar power system Wednesday, a grid of shiny panels atop the Sonoma Police Station. The photovoltaic system will offset nearly 70 percent of the annual bill for the Police Department and the other facilities at the 175-177 First... Continue
Sonoma Valley Unified School District Director of Human Resources Ashley Halliday will be leaving the District at the end of the month for a position in Napa Valley Unified School District. "Ashley has served this District well for over 19 years, and we will miss... Continue
A Springs mobile home was destroyed Sunday afternoon in a fire that was quickly doused before it could spread to neighboring units in the Acacia Grove Mobile Park. Sonoma Valley Fire and Rescue responded to the blaze at about 4 p.m. The home’s back fence,... Continue
Two cars collided and overturned on Highway 121 Sunday afternoon near Ramal Road, killing two people and injuring one. The accident occurred at about 2:15 p.m. The California Highway Patrol reported that a 1990 Toyota Corolla drifted off the roadway and partially onto the dirt... Continue