Despite resident concerns about potential parking and traffic problems, Sonoma's City Council voted 4-1 Wednesday night to remove 91 parking spaces along the north side of West Spain Street and replace them with a striped bike lane. “By golly, if it’s a total disaster we... Continue
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The Sonoma Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees’ October meeting began with song and laughter, descended into budgetary gloom and then emerged with a resolve to find a way to build a swimming pool. Leading off the meeting, the trustees recognized El Verano Elementary... Continue
Although the hard data on the national economy’s local effects won’t be in for another month, Sonoma Plaza business owners are already seeing some of the consequences. “People come in saying, ‘I know you donate to kids (organizations), you give to the firefighters’ but we’re... Continue
The management of Three House MultiMedia, Inc. announced Monday that it is expanding the Sonoma Valley Sun to two editions weekly. Currently the Sun, whose cover carries the motto “Warmth Light Truth,” is published on Thursdays, but beginning Tuesday October 28, it will move to... Continue
Marcella Note with Gypsy in her mobile dog grooming truck. Photo by Ryan Lely. Marcella’s Mobile Pet Grooming hit the pavement five years ago and the fur has been flying ever since. In the spotless white GMC box van that her airline mechanic husband tricked... Continue
The Sonoma County Clerk’s office is reminding those who wish to vote on Nov. 4 that they have until Monday to register. Eligible voters must be a United States citizen, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and neither convicted of nor in prison... Continue
World market insecurity has had its effect in Sonoma. In the past week, say realtors, the sinking housing market – opportunity for some, tragedy for others – has virtually frozen as investors and other buyers wonder, “How low can this go?” “This is my fourth... Continue
Arson is suspected in a pair of fires that broke out Thursday night along the bike path behind Sonoma Valley High School. “They were suspicious in nature,” Sonoma Valley Fire and Rescue Authority division chief Bob Norrbom said Friday. “We were unable to determine a... Continue
Bus safety both inside and out – that’s what Sonoma Valley school officials are trying to teach next week as part of a coast-to-coast effort to raise awareness among both drivers and students. “Sometimes those kids act like little gray squirrels – there’s no telling... Continue
A Virginia rail found near Glen Ellen is one of two dead birds that tested positive recently for West Nile virus in Sonoma County, the Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District announced Friday. The rail was collected on Sept. 25 in the area of Warm... Continue