Emmy Kaplan is getting the amplified band back together. The restauratuer’s request to present live amplified music at Emmy’s Spaghetti Shack has been approved by the Sonoma Planning Commission. Prior to the unanimous decision, only acoustic music was allowed – a rule imposed in response... Continue
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Attendance was better than usual when the school board held its third budget meeting on Tuesday in the Sonoma Valley High School library. The venue was changed in anticipation of the crowd and stakeholders filled the room to hear about impending cuts of $1,026,000 to... Continue
A tool police say will reduce underage drinking by making adults more accountable for providing in-home alcohol, a Social Host Ordinance, was enacted by the Sonoma City Council. “Right now, state law makes it illegal to serve alcohol to minors,” said Police Chief Bret Sackett.... Continue
The school board will hold its third and final special budget meeting on Tuesday, November 17 at 6:30 p.m. in the Sonoma Valley High School library. In anticipation of the meeting, Assistant Superintendent of Business, Justin Frese and district staff have formulated scenarios for everything... Continue
You can help make the holidays bright for a Sonoma Valley child in need this holiday season by simply donating a gift for the 7th annual High-Powered Toy Drive at Infineon Raceway. All toys collected during the three-week drive, which begins on Monday, Nov. 16,... Continue
Commuters should be aware of the following road conditions as they navigate the byways the week of November 15, 2009: In Sonoma Valley • On Highway 116, from Adobe Road to the Napa County line, expect closures in various lanes, either direction, between 7 p.m.... Continue
Consternation over west side access to two miles of new trails through Sonoma’s Montini Ranch property initially focused on cows. The issue now is cars. The 157-acre parcel was acquired in 2005. Since then the trail network has been designed and a management plan approved,... Continue
Sonoma Jazz + announces 2010 dates The 6th Annual Sonoma Jazz + Festival will return to the Field of Dreams May 21-23, 2010, one day shorter and a week earlier than its traditional Memorial Day run. The change gives the region a chance to get an... Continue
Neighborhood Meeting: Montini Trail Access Monday, November 16, 6:30 p.m. Sonoma City staff will present for comment two options for placing the Western entrance to the trail traversing the Montini Ranch property. See story on Page 2. Sonoma Community Center, 276 East Napa Street ... Continue
Thirteen years ago, at the first “baby naming” celebration of Congregation Shir Shalom, temple member Julie Diamond promised to have a new banner made for the sanctuary in honor of her daughter, Sasha Honigman’s Bat Mitzvah. At the time, a blue banner covered the cross... Continue