As vintage car owners from all over the world gather for the Wine Country Classic, Infineon Raceway prepares for “Celebrate Sonoma Day” on Sunday, May 31. The track promises VIP treatment for Valley residents, with half-price tickets (children 12 and under free), access into the... Continue
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Local Sonoma Valley News:
Local Sonoma resident, William “Lew” Perdue III has been named the 2009 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient at Corning Community College in Corning, N.Y. This award is given annually to a CCC alumnus and recognizes the lifetime career and community achievements of the individual, according to... Continue
For the executive director of the Sonoma International Film Festival, there will be no sequel. After one year on the job, Louisa Percudani has been laid off in a move to save money and restructure the festival’s administrative staff. “The board truly appreciates Louisa’s contributions... Continue
An agenda item calling for a discussion of women’s health issues turned into a pro-obstetrics rally, as a parade of medical professionals implored the Sonoma Valley Health Care District Board of Directors to fully support maternity services at the hospital. Board member Arnold Riebli said... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: I think my indoor cat “Abby” is trying to make me go crazy. Lately I’ve been seeing her outside one minute and then I go checking for her inside and I finally find her. Other times she will disappear for an hour,... Continue
Is brown the new Green? Starting Monday, when a mandatory 25 percent reduction program begins in Sonoma, irrigating your lawn and outdoor plants is prohibited three days a week. Watering by hand, including using a hose with a shut-off nozzle, is exempt. June 1 through... Continue
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Tues., June 2, 8:30 a.m. Supervisor’s Chambers, 575 Administration Drive, Room 102A, Santa Rosa Among other items on the agenda: a resolution approving and authorizing an agreement with the State of California for improvements on Route 116 from Adobe Road... Continue
The Sonoma County Citizens Advisory Commission discussed at length Wednesday night the “Mayacamas Ordinance,” which would, if adopted by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors, govern the visual impact of building in the area east of Sonoma Mountain, above the junction of Dunbar Road and... Continue
Tuesday’s night’s study session of the school board was designed to continue on the path of earlier meetings by eliciting creative new ideas from district staff, administration and community members. But while quite a few ideas came out of the six separate breakout sessions, many... Continue
A motorcycle nearing the Plaza on West Spain Street crossed the dividing line early this morning, striking a skateboarder and sending both men to the hospital with major injuries. The motorcyclist, Michael Kelley, 59, of Sonoma, was flown by CHP helicopter to Santa Rosa’s Memorial... Continue