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Chief Executive Officer Carl Gerlach has announced his resignation, effective June 30, from Sonoma Valley Hospital. “I made this decision with pride in our accomplishment to date and satisfaction in the work and planning done so far,” Gerlach said in a statement to staff. “I... Continue
The president of the local school board announced today that Dr. Pamela Martens has resigned, effective immediately, as Superintendent of the Sonoma Valley Unified School District. Martens was hired in 2008, following the resignation of Dr. Barbara Young. The school board has not yet accepted... Continue
Sonoma, meet your new sister city: Penglai, China. The Sonoma City Council voted to add the coastal city, one of China’s premiere grape growing and wine producing regions, to its roster of Sister Cities around the world. Penglai, population 450,000, borders the Yellow Sea, with... Continue
Dozens of parents and community members turned out Wednesday night to give feedback on the school district’s proposed budget reductions. Leading the meeting, which board members attended but were not allowed a voice, was Justin Frese, assistant superintendent for the district. Armed with a handout... Continue
The City Council chambers were packed to overflow Wednesday night as supporters of The Sonoma Academy of Dance & Arts, and opponents of its plan to host evening events, gathered to speak to a ruling that would effectively decide the fate of the school. After... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: My daughter and her family recently gave me their little Bichon, Winston who is several years old. This little dog has always had a special love for me, and even my grandchildren have noticed it. In fact, they were the ones to... Continue
Each year, like clockwork, the new year brings a flurry of new laws from Sacramento. In a statement released by the California Highway Patrol, CHP Commissioner Joe Farrow said, “The new laws are designed to make our roadways a safe place for motorists. Familiarize yourself... Continue
There is no agreement on where it would be located, the cost to build it could balloon to $6 million and it lacks a model for potential revenue. Is the idea of a community pool all wet? Years of lamenting the closure of the previous... Continue
Arrests for drunk driving were up this holiday season but there were no alcohol-related traffic deaths in Sonoma County during the 17-day DUI crackdown that ended Sunday. Eight DUI injury collisions, injuring 10 people, were reported during the period. Known as Avoid the 13, the... Continue