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Armstrong reaches semifinals in KDFC Star Search

Sonoma’s own Nigel Armstrong has been selected as one of ten semifinalists in the KDFC Star Search. KDFC listeners are invited to listen and/or view the contest semifinalists online and vote at kdfc.com. The KDFC Grand Finals Event is Monday, May 11, in a public... Continue

Former coach denies charges

Former Sonoma Valley girls soccer coach Gregory Vance Tatton pleaded not guilty Monday in Sonoma County Superior Court to multiple charges of molesting one of his underage players. Tatton, 43, pleaded not guilty to 10 counts of lewd and lascivious conduct with a 15-year old.... Continue

School gardens flourishing in the valley

Experts preach the benefits of fresh air, sunshine and exercise as part of every child’s daily life. In Sonoma, schools have picked up on the research, even carrying it into the curriculum by making time for outdoor activities. One of the best ways to accomplish... Continue

City Historian to write regular Sun column

Last year, George McKale was appointed by the Sonoma City Council as the first City Historian for the City of Sonoma. This week, McKale joins the Sonoma Valley Sun team as a recurring columnist. McKale’s new column “Turning Stones” for the Sun will, according to... Continue

Planning commission approves marijuana guidelines

After a two-hour discussion of a draft ordinance es tablishing regulations for medical marijuana dispensaries in city limits, the Sonoma Planning Commission voted 6-1 to recommend that the Sonoma City Council adopt the ordinance. But there was not a lot of clarity on a number... Continue

Recommendations for the mourning

Dear Dr. Forsythe: I have been feeling angry ever since my sweet little Ridgeback was spayed three months ago. I don’t think I will ever forgive myself, or the vet, for doing this to her. I left her in the morning to have her operation,... Continue

Mandatory water cuts begin June 1

Conforming to a state mandate to reduce water usage by 25 percent, the Sonoma City Council voted unanimously Wednesday night to ban landscape irrigation three days a week. Beginning June 1, drip and sprinkler systems can not be used on Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays, nor... Continue

Seeds of Learning moves office location

Seeds of Learning has relocated to Room 204 at the Sonoma Community Center.   According to executive director Annie Bacon, the organization has been working locally and internationally for almost 18 years to increase access to education and cross-cultural understanding. They have sent over 1,800... Continue

Supervisors honor Boden Plumbing with green business award

Boden Plumbing was recently recognized by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors for complying with the Bay Area Green Business Program standards. To be certified “green,” participants must be in compliance with all regulations and meet program standards for conserving energy and water, preventing pollution,... Continue