A chance encounter with a backpack led a local deputy to the teenager responsible for over $2,651 worth of property damage since August 2008. School resource officer Matt Regan was chatting with one of the administrators at Sonoma Valley High School when he spotted a... Continue
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When it comes to housing, everyone imagines the growth of the valley differently. Some people want small homes on big lots, others advocate more live-work housing or mixed-use projects with stores downstairs and apartments upstairs. Now is your chance to give your opinion on how... Continue
Pooling money between friends to rent a swanky vineyard estate in Sonoma for a weekend is pretty close to a guaranteed good time – at least for visitors to the Sonoma Valley. The quiet vacation rental business is suddenly drawing a lot more attention from... Continue
The new Sonoma County agricultural commissioner, Cathy Neville, is ready for a fight. In this case, the target is the light brown apple moth, 22 of which have been found in Sonoma County to date. The pest is said to be a threat to young... Continue
Tomorrow is the last day for locals to turn in applications to serve on a number of city commissions. There are no requirements to serve, just an interest in helping the community. Planning Commission Vacancies: one alternate The Planning Commission deals with community issues large... Continue
Sonoma City Council Wednesday, Jan. 21, 6 p.m. Community Meeting Room, 177 First St. W. The Sonoma City Council will be looking at a proposed affordable housing development on Highway 12 on Wednesday night. The city received six proposals for the property at 19344 Sonoma... Continue
Highway 12 – Sidewalk and street improvement through the Springs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Construction along Highway 12 sidewalks continues this week. Work will be noisy and may cause minor inconveniences when trying to access local businesses. Expect traffic delays between five to ten... Continue
Sonoma residents seeking answers turned out in force for Thursday night’s town hall meeting hosted by Sheriff Bill Cogbill and Supervisor Valerie Brown. Approximately 100 local residents went to the Sonoma Valley Grange to discuss a variety of topics, among them sexual assault, gang activity... Continue
Four students were honored at Tuesday’s school board meeting for their exemplary academic and personal achievements. Jocelyn Amezquita and Emma Caballero, both fifth-graders, were nominated by the staff at Flowery Elementary School. Jocelyn’s teachers praised her as a “treasured student.” They said Emma is strong... Continue
Graffiti related to the Sureño gang greeted Monday morning commuters on Highway 12 through Agua Caliente. Tagged on Sunday night were the Valley of the Moon Teen Center building, that agency’s van and the new Morenita Market building, as well as some outbuildings at Flowery... Continue