Algebra Boot Camp preps incoming freshman

Ah, algebra. According to educators, algebra is one of the most important building blocks of mathematics and science. It is also one of the more difficult concepts for some students to grasp. Enter Algebra Boot Camp, taking place on the Sonoma Valley High School campus... Continue

Algebra Boot Camp preps incoming freshman

It’s official – Nathanson Creek Preserve

The culmination of more than 15 years of work came together last week as the Nathanson Creek Preserve officially opened to the public. A partnership between the Sonoma Ecology Center, the City of Sonoma, the Sonoma Valley Unified School District, teen Enviro-Leaders, and community visionaries... Continue

It’s official – Nathanson Creek Preserve

Ignazio Vella passes away

Ignazio August Vella died peacefully at home on the evening of June 9, 2011. Ignazio had very deep roots in Sonoma. He was the great-great grandson of Matilda Boccoli and great-grandson of Maria Castagnasso, proprietors of the Toscano Hotel. His grandparents were Annie and Agostino... Continue

Pipeline project to improve sewer, boost recycled water

A $2.3 million project to replace an aging sewer line that crosses 16 private properties has begun southeast of Sonoma. The Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District will replace a 5,700-foot section of the main sewer system between Watmaugh Road East, east of Shainsky Road, and the... Continue

Cuclis first to declare in Supervisor race

[caption id="attachment_25330" align="alignright" width="200"] Gina Cuclis will run to represent Sonoma Valley, Oakmont, Bennett Valley, Rincon Valley and parts of eastern Santa Rosa.[/caption] The race for 1st District Supervisor is on as Springs resident Gina Cuclis, who served nine years on the City of Sonoma’s Planning Commission, became... Continue

School budget approved

The Sonoma Valley Unified School District board approved the 2011-2012 school budget on Tuesday night with a unanimous vote. Deputy Superintendent Justin Frese presented the proposed budget, urging school board members to vote to approve despite the fact that, once again, continued economic uncertainties coming... Continue

Pet tales and travels – continued

Again this week I want to share with you a couple of interesting things that I encountered while on a recent trip to Sweden. It seems that no matter which country I venture into, there are always people willing to share stories about their pets and... Continue

Cap, gown and Cadillac

Elena Tennant takes the keys to her new car from Sonoma Chevrolet’s Dan Roseland, left, who donated the Cadillac to the Sonoma High School grad night raffle. Bob Nobles, at right, started the tradition many years ago when he owned the dealership. Roseland has carried... Continue

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