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Hospital banks bond funds

Photo submitted  Sonoma Valley Bank President Sean Cutting, second from right, shows $22 million check to Sonoma Valley Hospital officials Tim Nokes, Kelly Mather and Bill Boerum. There’s nothing like a $22.9 million check to bring out the smiles. On Tuesday, Sean Cutting, president of... Continue

Hospital unveils sparkling new rooms

Your next hotel room should look so good. Sonoma Valley Hospital unveiled three redecorated rooms at a reception last week hosted by the Skilled Nursing Makeover Committee The hospital’s Hal Broderick Healing Garden was packed with community members, volunteers, doctors, former patients and families. CEO... Continue

The name lives on

Former Sonoma Fire Chief Mike Cahill shares a tribute to the late Al Mazza at Wednesday’s ceremony dedicating the fire station on First Street West in Mazza’s name. Current Chief Phillip Garcia, City Building Official Wayne Wirick and Mayor Steve Barbose also took part in... Continue

Positive numbers for bank as deadline looms

As a FDIC deadline to demonstrate improved financial health approaches, Sonoma Valley Bank reported increased capital levels and positive net income during the second quarter of 2010. The bank posted quarterly earnings of $2.23 million for the three-month period, compared to a loss of nearly... Continue

School board approves bond measure for November ballot

At a special meeting last week, school board trustees voted 4-0 to place $40 million worth of general obligation school bonds on the November ballot. If approved by voters, the measure will save more than $1 million dollars in energy costs each year that will... Continue

News Briefs

Hospital board meeting Sonoma Valley Hospital CEO Kelly Mather will make her first appearance at a hospital board meeting, Thursday, August 5 at 7 p.m. Mather is expected to deliver updates on the facility upgrade and the hospital’s strategic plan, and speak to a possible... Continue

Council will hear Mission Square appeal

The Planning Commission voted 4-3 last month not to certify the Environmental Impact Report for the proposed Mission Square development, a result that effectively halts the project at 213 East Spain St. unless the decision is overturned on appeal by the Sonoma City Council. The... Continue

‘Rush’ to high school

Summer vacation? It was fun while it lasted. For students at Sonoma Valley High School, it’s time to get ready for the new school year. Rush, the day for parents and students to complete their paperwork, pay fees and pick up class schedules, is Saturday,... Continue

Glen Ellen girls take honors in fair flower show

Hundreds of lovers of flowers—and lovers of Wine Country in general—gathered at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds July 25 for the annual Sonoma County Fair Flower Show Preview Gala, a preview of the largest themed flower show in the United States. This year’s show, which salutes... Continue

Mentoring teams up for summer fun

It is a small splash as six-year-old Ana Maria hits the water on a cool morning at the Hanna Boys Center Pool. But it is a huge achievement for a little girl who just a few weeks ago was terrified of the water. This summer... Continue