Shepherds, wise men, angels, Mary, Jesus and Joseph will be portrayed by members of the flock from Glen Ellen Community Church in the annual Live Nativity on Saturday, Dec. 17. Complete with camels, donkeys and goats, the theatrical reenactment of the birth story with actors... Continue

Fran Meininger revisits the Twelve Days of Christmas with recycled, handmade and repurposed gift ideas. Continue

Another reason for loving life in the charming burg that is your Sonoma: The Sonoma Hometown Band. The all-volunteer troupe, which has proudly marched in every Fourth of July Parade since 1967, takes its act indoors on Sunday, Dec. 18, for a free matinee concert... Continue

A 78-year-old Sonoma man was trapped in his vehicle after a solo crash Thursday afternoon on Fifth Street West. After being extricated from wreck, he was flown by helicopter to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital where he is listed in stable condition. The driver lost control... Continue

The Valley of the Moon Chamber Ensemble’s annual Christmas Concert, on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 18, covers a wonderful range of holiday tunes sacred and secular, familiar and obscure. Definitely uplifting. But before the voices carry you away, note who’s playing backup. When the group couldn’t... Continue

A Sonoma woman, 52, was surprised to receive calls and texts regarding her escort service, definitely not her line of work. Seems like a vengeful frenemy had posted the fake notice on Craig’s List… Those Tweets and Facebook updates about your holiday trip? A good... Continue

More than 500 people enjoyed a day of holiday cheer at Infineon Raceway on Saturday at the 7th annual Race to the Holidays Christmas Party. The raceway hosted more than 225 Sonoma Valley children and their families at the event, which featured caroling with the... Continue

Recent births at Sonoma Valley Hospital Nicole Marilyn Vallejo Castro 6 lbs. 9 oz. female born October 30, 2011, to Maria E. Castro and Fernando Vallejo. Juilan Calderon-Cervantes 9 lbs. 13 oz. male born November 7, 2011, to Monica Cervantes and Miguel Calderon. Rocky Jason... Continue