In a four to one vote Tuesday night, the school board decided to move forward with the “Race to the Top” application process. Gary DeSmet was the only hold out stating, “I voted no because of the addendum. I didn’t feel that this was something to... Continue
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Sonoma Day is this Monday, January 11 when tickets go on sale for the first of three nights of Sonoma Jazz+, with the Earth Wind and Fire headlining Saturday, May 22, in the big tent on Sonoma’s Field of Dreams. “No other band has been... Continue
When an errant truck bashed into a City Hall archway the damage turned out to be a chip off an old, rare block. The pillar needs to be repaired, but finding the right materials has city officials between a rock and hard place. Since the... Continue
The new year dawned on more than 150 intrepid birders who eschewed the traditional comforts of the day -- brunch, Bowl games, visits with neighbors and family -- to participate in the annual year-end Bird Count. Volunteers ranging from novice to pro worked in over... Continue
The Sonoma location is not on the initial list of three county Rite Aid pharmacies offering the H1N1 (“swine flu’”) vaccine for $15. The national chain announced Wednesday it would offer H1N1 flu shots by its certified immunizing pharmacists at 1,257 Rite Aid stores in... Continue
[caption id="attachment_14608" align="alignright" width="420" caption="Submitted Photo Sonoma musician and graphic designer Jake Berring."][/caption] The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley recently announced that Jake Benning, a longtime member of the club, recent Sonoma Valley High School graduate and rock star in the Computer Clubhouse,... Continue
A beefed-up Driving Under the Influence Task Force will continue to target drunk drivers through the New Year’s weekend. Known as Avoid the 13, the effort by The Sonoma Police Department, the county Sheriff’s Department and 11 other agencies includes increased patrols and sobriety checkpoints.... Continue
Sonoma Valley Unified School District Tuesday, January 5, 7:00 p.m. A special meeting dedicated to the ‘Race to the Top’ application process. Community Meeting Room, 177 First St. W. Sonoma Valley Unified School District Wednesday, January 6, 5:30 p.m. School district staff and the school... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: Can you please help me with a problem that started when I brought my 2-year-old Border collie with me during a visit to Sonoma for the weekend after Thanksgiving. She was out in the yard for just a few minutes when a... Continue
[caption id="attachment_14601" align="alignright" width="420" caption="Staff Photo Members of Girl Scout Troop 332, from left, Jacquilynn McRice, Allison Harf and Tori Dwyer, take part in the Scout’s annual Christmas tree recycling program."][/caption] Your old Christmas tree might have one more gift left in it. As a... Continue