Alyssa Morrisey While many Sonomans crowd into big box stores this season, Vine Country Mercantile is a refreshing and unique alternative, and is a little closer to home. Located in Glen Ellen at the site of the old Garden Court Café, the shop opened its... Continue
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Although Sonoma’s City Council didn’t act illegally in deciding to cancel this year’s municipal election, the move did violate the public trust – that’s according to a Nov. 14 decision released today by the Sonoma County Grand Jury. “The failure was that of the City... Continue
One up, one down and one over – that’ll be the order of the evening tomorrow for the Sonoma City Council, as it welcomes one member, bids adieu to another and decides who’ll serve as mayor for the next 12 months. But tomorrow’s meeting, which... Continue
In the wake of a November rape in Boyes Hot Springs, area residents will be making a simple request Thursday night to the Springs Redevelopment Advisory Committee: “Let there be light.” Specifically, the group – which marched with candles and song Nov. 13 through the... Continue
In an overwhelming display of holiday generosity, local churches filled more than 550 shoeboxes with gifts for needy children. Distributed worldwide to children who would otherwise go without, the shoeboxes epitomize the true spirit of the holidays. Parishioners of St. Andrew Presbyterian Church on Arnold... Continue
In these tough times, even the dead are losing money – or so it seems. With the city’s three cemeteries, Valley Cemetery, Mountain Cemetery and Veterans Memorial Cemetery, currently running in deficit, the city is faced with a decision: should the cemeteries be sold? In... Continue
The state’s highest environmental honor, the 2008 Governor’s Environmental and Economic Leadership Award, was presented to the Kunde Family Estate at a ceremony in Sacramento on Nov. 25. Jeff Kunde, fourth-generation winegrower and leader of the Kunde Family Estate’s “Green Team,” received the award, in... Continue
The air of celebration continues at Sonoma Valley Hospital as the holidays approach. They invite all to come to join them in the main lobby at 347 Andrieux Street, Dec. 3 at 5:30 p.m. to celebrate their annual tree lighting ceremony with music, refreshments and... Continue
The living nativity returns to the Plaza (at the head of Broadway) this year on Thursdays, December 4, 11, and 18 from 5 to 6 p.m. Everyone in the community is invited to participate. Continue
Sonoma Valley High School invites parents, future students and community members to come and learn about all the school has to offer its students: a comprehensive academic program, the multitude of courses of study available, the success of its students and the support services provided.... Continue