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Teaching by example

The work “All Around,” by instructor Teddy Elston, is among those featured in a faculty exhibition at the Sonoma Community Center’s Gallery 212. The show of original paintings, drawings, prints, and sculpture by SCC faculty members opens with a 5 p.m. reception on Friday, Jan.... Continue

‘Banco’ signs off

While the name of the bank branch has officially changed, a grassroots effort to keep Westamerica’s Fiesta Plaza location open continues. The Banco de Sonoma sign was replaced Monday. Westamerica has promised to keep the location, given its Spanish nickname by former owner Sonoma Valley... Continue

Flash flood advisory

A Flash Flood Advisory has been issued to Sonoma County. Residents along the creeks are advised to remove all furnishings, plants, etc. that could be swept away with rising waters. Sand is available at Depot Park; residents can pick-up bags at City Hall during regular... Continue

Cats and more cats

Dear Dr. Forsythe: I recently adopted a new cat from a shelter in Sonoma County.  I love my new “Samba” but he has taken over my life.  He not only pushes me around the house, but he has me on a new schedule.  He decides... Continue

French Sister City party says cheese

[caption id="attachment_22240" align="alignnone" width="420" caption="Celebrating Sonoma’s French connection are, from left, Ivy Cardinaux, CHAMSON Board Member, Sherri Ferris, a member of the Aswan Sister City Committee board, and Nancy Hughes."][/caption] The Chambolle-Musigny Sonoma Sister Cities Association (CHAMSON) raised $1,000 at a French cultural dinner party... Continue

Storm damage reported; free sandbags for next round

While the weekend’s heavy rains caused a sewer overflow in Aqua Caliente and a levee leak in southern Sonoma Valley, the city of Sonoma is preparing for more flooding by offering free sandbags. Monday morning, a sewer overflow was reported in the Meadowbrook Trailer Park,... Continue

New Farmers Market group putting down roots

It’s full spade ahead for the new operator of Sonoma’s Tuesday night Farmers Market. The Valley of the Moon Certified Farmers Market, chaired by Bill Dardon, was chosen unanimously by the city council last week over a contending group headed by Irene Morgan. Choosing not... Continue

Help reduce clogged storm drains

The City of Sonoma’s Public Works Department asks that residents help reduce surface flooding threatened by winter rains by not raking leaves into the street for the street sweeper to pick up. Please place leaves in your yard debris container. Leaves that are raked into... Continue

Pollinator maze comes to El Verano School

[caption id="attachment_22209" align="alignnone" width="420" caption="Students at El Verano School were fascinated by the visual lesson they got when they attempted to make their way through the Pollinators’ maze.  Initiated by teacher Dave Neubacher, the maze helped students learn more about what pollinators do for the... Continue