A deal that would have kept as open space the Castagnasso property, the three-acre horse pasture just off the Plaza, has fallen through. The owners called off a tentative deal with the Sonoma County Open Space District last week when a new appraisal set the... Continue
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For years, grad night has provided just-graduated seniors with a safe, sober environment in which to celebrate. On what is traditionally one of the biggest party nights of the year, teens doff their caps and gowns, kiss mom and dad goodnight and head back to... Continue
Union Bank opened its first full-service branch in Sonoma on Monday, bringing new life to the historic old bank building at 500 Broadway. “This is a very exciting time in the evolution of Union Bank’s service to its customers and the community,” said Vice President... Continue
A May 16 event for medical cannabis patients featuring “medicated cuisine” has been called off. Producers of the Wine and Cannabis Cuisine Pairings at the Wild Thyme Event Center in El Verano said the party was denied an ABC permit to serve alcohol. Sonoma Patient... Continue
Tuesday night’s board meeting brought further discussion about medical marijuana dispensaries in the Valley. While medical marijuana dispensaries have been voted out of the city limits, advocates are lobbying the city council for a dispensary in an unincorporated area of Sonoma, like Boyes Hot Springs... Continue
Tempted not to make a “loan” payment demanded by the state, the city council decided the penalties for not complying with the order were too severe. The $1.92 million check was delivered Monday to Sacramento. The legislature announced the raid of all statewide redevelopment agencies... Continue
Sonoma Valley motorists are advised of the following traffic conditions for the week of May 9 through May 15. In Sonoma Valley: On Highway 121, there will be one-way traffic control at various locations between Schellville and the Napa County Line, from 7:30 p.m. to... Continue
A shopping spree funded by forged travelers checks ended Wednesday with the arrest of a 43-year-old Vacaville man. The suspect passed bad checks at nine businesses, and more may be reported, according to Sonoma Police. Daniel Joseph Brigham was nabbed near the Plaza at about... Continue
It’s spring cleaning time, Sonoma, and I’m not just talking about garages and closets. I’m talking about the most important asset you own, your most important piece of machinery. Your body. We spend a lot time and energy cleaning out our homes, cars, garages, offices,... Continue
It’s hard not to delight in the high-pitched squeals and infectious giggles that echo through the Plaza on any given day. For years, local and visiting children alike have dug tunnels to China in the sand, flown like birds on the swings and imagined themselves... Continue