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No fault in sidewalk bike collision, police say

After a thorough investigation the Sonoma police have decided that no blame will be assigned in the November 28 sidewalk collision of a bicycle and a pedestrian. The accident at 762 Broadway sent a 72-year-old woman to the hospital with serious head injuries. The cyclist,... Continue

Four injured in crash on Broadway on Friday afternoon

Four people were injured, one seriously enough to be airlifted, in a car crash on Broadway Friday afternoon. The accident occurred at approximately 12:50 p.m. at the entrance to Adele Harrison Middle School. At the time of the accident, a blue sedan heading south on... Continue

Mayor names 2010 Alcalde

Niels Chew, a former member of the school district board and a founder of the Mentoring Alliance, was named Sonoma Alcalde by Mayor Steve Barbose. The honorary title is bestowed annually on a resident who takes a leading, selfless role in community service to Sonoma... Continue

Authorities: Culbertson sober at time of fatal crash

California Highway Patrol officials announced that Steven Culbertson, the 19 -year-old driver of a car that killed all four members of the Maloney family in an accident on Highway 37 last month, did not have any alcohol in his system at the time of the... Continue

Mandatory Time Off program for many county offices

Many Sonoma County offices will be closed between Dec. 24, 2009 and Jan. 3, 2010 due to a Mandatory Time Off program adopted by the county to save money and help balance the budget. The Mandatory Time Off program, which is expected to save the... Continue

LBRT luncheon connects Latino business owners

[caption id="attachment_14342" align="alignright" width="420" caption="Sonoma Valley Unified School District Board member Camerino Hawing (center) with Sonoma Valley high School students Miriam Zenon and Daniel Martinez.  Hawing was recognized with the Latino Business Roundtable Community Leadership Award.  Hawing, a native of Mexico is a graduate of... Continue

First-ever David Bouverie college scholarship awarded to local

Audubon Canyon Ranch, has awarded its first-ever Bouverie Scholarship to Sonoma resident Gerrit Van Sickle. Audubon Canyon Ranch is a leader in conservation science, habitat protection and restoration, and hands-on environmental education programs. Gerrit, who has volunteered at the Bouverie Preserve of Audubon Canyon Ranch since... Continue

How to boot the scoot

Dear Dr. Forsythe: My Cocker spaniel is constantly scooting on his butt all around our house. I have had his anal glands emptied by the groomer, so I’m wondering what else could be making him so miserable. Incidentally, he almost always scoots around whenever company... Continue

Springs committee adds new member, eyes more Hwy 12 work

[caption id="attachment_14329" align="alignright" width="420" caption="Staff Photo Owner William Murray has been with William’s Auto since 1987."][/caption] William Murray, owner of William’s Auto Care Center in Boyes Hot Springs, is the newest member of the Springs Redevelopment Advisory Committee. Murray ran unopposed for the Business Owner... Continue