With a number of proposals in play to borrow local government revenues in order to close the State’s $24.3 billion deficit, Sonoma City Manager Linda Kelly visited Sacramento on June 3 to tell lawmakers why these proposals are fiscally irresponsible and would devastate cities. She... Continue
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[caption id="attachment_8243" align="alignright" width="420" caption="Pictured (L to R): Siobhan O’Reilly, Isabel Falls, Marissa Head, Jamie Bond, Angelica Griggs-Demmin, Elizabeth Eagles, Mallory Bardet, Viridiana Martinez. Not pictured: Kellyn Lopes, Laurel McCaull, Celine Reilly"][/caption] Dancers at the Sonoma Ballet Conservatory have had a busy spring. Overall 11... Continue
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Tues., June 16 • 8:30 a.m. Supervisor’s Chambers, 575 Administration Drive, Room 102A, Santa Rosa The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors sits as the governing board of Sonoma County and of various special jurisdictions such as the Sonoma County Water... Continue
The large cauldron used to cook kettlecorn caught fire at the Tuesday night Farmers Market, completely destroying the awning and scaring shoppers and picnickers at the market. The fire broke out at approximately 7:04 p.m. Vendors at nearby stalls jumped into action and bystander Jon... Continue
The fifth-grade class at Prestwood School recently completed work on an enormous, three-panel mosaic mural entitled, “A Jungle of Faces.” The mosaic, a gift to the school, is displayed permanently on an outdoor wall. The mosaic was inspired by the artwork of French artist Henri... Continue
The Ox Bosses watch over 1,000 pounds of roasting meat. The Corn Boss presides over pots of boiling water and simmering butter. And inside the food assembly tent, three meat-slicers are going non-stop, along with the eight plate assemblers, five cashiers, the salad team and... Continue
One of the best parts of my job here at The Sun is going to see in person all of the musical acts Sonoma Valley has to offer. This past weekend was jam packed and discovering new talent (or new to me!) was the highlight.... Continue
Unable to determine which of two competing homeowner groups truly represents Rancho de Sonoma residents, the Sonoma City Council has called for a special election within the mobile home park to decide the fate of a condo-style conversion. With owner Preston Cook’s application set to... Continue
[caption id="attachment_8118" align="alignright" width="156" caption="“Pete” Viviani "][/caption] Sonoma Valley lost another beloved native son this week when Lawrence “Pete” Viviani passed away quietly at home on Sunday, May 31. Born in Sonoma on Dec. 13, 1923, he had just celebrated his 65th wedding anniversary with... Continue
Customers of The Valley of the Moon Water District will see a 7 percent rate hike beginning July 1. The increase, which comes in support of a mandatory 25 percent reduction in water usage, was unanimously approved by the district board at its meeting Tuesday... Continue