A photograph of a three-level fountain – one each for humans, horses and dogs – is part of a new exhibit tracing the history of Sonoma Plaza. The free exhibit, presented by the Sonoma League for Historic Preservation, is on display at the General Joseph... Continue

First District Supervisor Valerie Brown, who is stepping down at the end of her current term, has endorsed Mark Bramfitt in the race to succeed her on the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. “I have known and worked with Mark Bramfitt for many years,” said... Continue

The Whiskey Thieves are among the bands playing at the fourth annual BBQ, horseshoe tournament, music festival and community gathering to benefit Cody Cordellos. Bands include The Whiskey Thieves, Scallywags, JoyRide, Phillip Herschaft & Friends, Mike Barnes & Bario Disco, and Unclie Jessie and The... Continue

Home beer brewers from the North Bay have until Feb. 22 to enter the Sonoma Community Center’s Beer-vana beer brewing competition, an officially sanctioned amateur beer-brewing competition and tasting party on Saturday, March 3 Budding beersmiths are invited to enter their original brews for judging... Continue

Each year, the Sonoma International Film Festival relies on volunteers to make the ambitious event a success. “Volunteering is a way to meet new people, see old friends and be an integral part of the Festival,” said Mary Catherine Cutcliffe, the festival’s director of operations.... Continue

The suspect in an attempted kidnapping of an El Verano Elementary School student, the third inappropriate contact with a young girl in as many months, remains at large. The Sheriff’s Department has released a sketch of the wanted man, part of an investigation that is... Continue

Members turned out in force for Impact100 Sonoma’s Education Forum to celebrate a record membership and to learn about micro-financing from featured speakers Nicole Levine and Betsy Brill. Both women are pictured here with Impact100 Sonoma President B.J. Bischoff and membership chair Ann Reder.  The event... Continue

You can’t sing and be in a bad mood, Sheila Whitney says. Is that why she’s always smiling? “Yes,” says the Sonoma Valley soprano. “You've discovered my secret.” Soloist for Trinity Episcopal Church and the Sonoma Valley Chorale. Whitney, classically trained, has written and produced... Continue