Saturday night's MIX event -- a blend of art, food, music and impromptu dance -- at the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art "was the biggest we've seen," said Executive Director Kate Eilertsen. More than 325 people packed the party, which included a interactive artwork, now... Continue
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Motorists are advised of the following lane closures for the week of March 14, weather permitting. In Sonoma County: • On Highway 101 from Steele Lane to Windsor River Road two lanes in each direction will be closed Monday night/Wednesday morning through Tuesday night/Wednesday morning,... Continue
The City of Sonoma Cultural and Fine Arts Commission has selected local artist Bryan Tedrick to create a “durable piece of artwork which will serve as a bicycle rack” in the Sonoma Park. Tedrick is a local artist known for his metal sculptures (pictured) and... Continue
The Sonoma International Film Festival opens April 15 at the Sebastiani Theatre with the world premiere of “Coals to Newcastle”, a documentary on one of the British music scenes cutting-edge funk bands, the New Mastersounds. Closing the 13th annual festival on April 18 is a... Continue
Sonoma vintner and wine grower Ramona Nicholson, named Woman of the Year for the 6th Assembly District, joined Assemblymember Jared Huffman on the state capital’s Assembly floor on Monday. Nicholson and her husband and three children attended the annual ceremony, where she was recognized by... Continue
Children from Crescent Montessori School help plant a Coast Redwood in Sonoma Plaza as part of Thurday’s Arbor Day Celebration. The tree, which could someday top 300 feet, will be the new holiday tree for Hospice by the Bay’s annual tree lighting. After greetings and... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: I had my pet fixed last week and she was up all night after her operation whimpering and moaning. I think she must have been in a lot of pain. I tried calling the vet, but the recording told me to contact... Continue
Sean Patrick Mooney was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for murdering his grandfather, 78-year-old Robert Deming in his Bonneau Road home on May 20, 2008. “Justice was finally served today for a senseless act upon a vulnerable victim, Robert Deming, said Sonoma... Continue
Assistant Superintendent of Business, Justin Frese presented the second interim report – one of two reports fiscal services delivered each year – at Thursday night’s school board meeting. On the plus side, Frese is confident that the district will be financially solvent for the remainder... Continue
Postponing the job search for a year, the Sonoma County Water Agency has named two current officials to fill its top posts on an interim basis. Assistant General Manager Grant Davis has been named the interim general manager, and Jay Jasperse of Sonoma is the... Continue