Business cards were moving faster than the speed of schmooze at the 2010 Sonoma Business Expo on Thursday. Presented by the Sonoma Chamber of Commerce, the largest local business event of the year featured more than 50 exhibitors. Vendors exhibited their products and services, ran... Continue
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City water below standard in January A routine test of the City of Sonoma water system in January revealed a non-emergency violation of the drinking water standard. The problem has been resolved, according to a statement released by the city Wednesday. In January 12 water... Continue
Three members of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors attended the National Association of Counties Annual Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C. March 6-11 and actively advocated for county priorities as part of their ongoing effort to bring new resources to Sonoma County programs. Board chair... Continue
A union representing 711 employees at the Sonoma Developmental Center is suing the state of California over its furlough policy for facilities which operate around the clock. The policy calls for mandatory time off for state employees. Unlike the department of motor vehicles or other... Continue
Acknowledging that budget cuts could have “tragic” consequences, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors enacted Tuesday an immediate hiring and spending freeze. The board, beginning to shape the 2010-2011 budget, received a stark budget forecast from administrators that points to a $47.5 million deficit. The... Continue
International trade shows, sophisticated public relations, advanced social networking, its own iPhone app … The Sonoma County Tourism Board will spend $2.3 million this year marketing “America’s premiere wine, spa and coastal destination.” Not included in the promotional juggernaut: The city of Sonoma. On the... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: My dog Callaway is having trouble with his knee. Every time he starts walking on it slowly he yelps out and then wobbles. It looks like he starts skipping for a couple of steps before he goes back to normal again. This... Continue
Bay Area residents and media members were drinking and driving on St. Patrick’s Day at Infineon Raceway, all with the blessing of the California Highway Patrol. Fifteen people participated in the St. Patrick’s Day Sobriety Challenge at Infineon Raceway on Wednesday, a controlled wine and... Continue
Acknowledging that budget cuts could have “tragic” consequences, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors enacted Tuesday an immediate hiring and spending freeze. The board, beginning to shape the 2010-2011 budget, received a stark budget forecast from administrators that points to a $47.5 million deficit. The... Continue
A non-injury accident Tuesday afternoon resulted in a two-car pile up at the corner of First Street West and West MacArthur Streets. Sonoma police responded to the scene, closed the street to traffic and cleaned up the resulting mess promptly. Check back for more details... Continue