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Huffman: Brown up to the challenge

Jerry Brown is going to be a good Governor, not a magician, according to Assemblymember Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael). Huffman said today that Brown, sworn in Monday as California’s 39th governor, is up to the challenge to get California out of its fiscal mess. “Jerry... Continue

Family doctor joins local practice

Sonoma Valley Hospital and Prima Medical Group welcome new family practice doctor, Geeta Malik, M.D. A native Californian who honeymooned five years ago in Sonoma, Malik has returned with her husband and family to practice in the office of doctors Brian Sebastian, M.D. and Suzannah... Continue

Off the walls

Classes that go behind and beyond the gallery walls will be presented this year at the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art. The year-long Calvin R. Vander Woude Lively Arts Series begins June 6 with “Sculpture: Art History and Practice.” The five-week session will be lead... Continue

Shake your martini maker

SOLD OUT! Slip out of the wet weather into a dry martini at Martini Madness, the 10th annual cocktail extravaganza at Saddles Restaurant on Friday night, Jan. 7. Mixologists from 11 Sonoma Valley restaurants, bars and pubs will present their martini concoctions for public tasting... Continue

A river runs under it

The creek flow under Second St. East at Napa St. is safely within its banks as rains begin to fall on New Years Day. After a few cold but dry days, showers returned to the Valley about 1 p.m. The forecast is for heavier rains... Continue

A Year in Pets

Dear Readers:  For my final column of the year, I am sharing some photos of a few of the wonderful animals that have touched my life this past year in a special way.  Of course there are many more that are not included herein, all... Continue

Teaching by example

The work “All Around,” by instructor Teddy Elston, is among those featured in a faculty exhibition at the Sonoma Community Center’s Gallery 212. The show of original paintings, drawings, prints, and sculpture by SCC faculty members opens with a 5 p.m. reception on Friday, Jan.... Continue

‘Banco’ signs off

While the name of the bank branch has officially changed, a grassroots effort to keep Westamerica’s Fiesta Plaza location open continues. The Banco de Sonoma sign was replaced Monday. Westamerica has promised to keep the location, given its Spanish nickname by former owner Sonoma Valley... Continue

Flash flood advisory

A Flash Flood Advisory has been issued to Sonoma County. Residents along the creeks are advised to remove all furnishings, plants, etc. that could be swept away with rising waters. Sand is available at Depot Park; residents can pick-up bags at City Hall during regular... Continue
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