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High school principal search back on track

School superintendent Louann Carlomango delivered the good news Monday morning – the high school principal search is back on. The initial paper screening was completed on Friday, March 26 producing four finalists. This Wednesday, the four chosen candidates will be interviewed through the same two-panel... Continue

Hometown sound

Bandmaster Richard Schneider lead the Sonoma Hometown Band through a "Wonderful World of Music" early Saturday at the Sebastiani Theatre, a free concert that featured Sousa marches, big band favorites and selections from "My Fair Lady." Continue

David Yenni remembered

A memorial bench for Sonoma teen David Yenni was dedicated on Saturday by Boy Scouts of Troops 16 and 222.  Following a regular bike path clean-up, the scouts and leaders read tributes to Yenni, a long time member of Troop 16.  Scoutmaster Ken Perry read... Continue

Working the Expo

Business cards were moving faster than the speed of schmooze at the 2010 Sonoma Business Expo on Thursday. Presented by the Sonoma Chamber of Commerce, the largest local business event of the year featured more than 50 exhibitors. Vendors exhibited their products and services, ran... Continue

News Briefs

City water below standard in January A routine test of the City of Sonoma water system in January revealed a non-emergency violation of the drinking water standard. The problem has been resolved, according to a statement released by the city Wednesday. In January 12 water... Continue

Workers at SDC sue over state furlough policy

A union representing 711 employees at the Sonoma Developmental Center is suing the state of California over its furlough policy for facilities which operate around the clock. The policy calls for mandatory time off for state employees. Unlike the department of motor vehicles or other... Continue

County enacts immediate spending and hiring freeze

Acknowledging that budget cuts could have “tragic” consequences, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors enacted Tuesday an immediate hiring and spending freeze. The board, beginning to shape the 2010-2011 budget, received a stark budget forecast from administrators that points to a $47.5 million deficit. The... Continue

Sonoma says no thanks to county marketing program

International trade shows, sophisticated public relations, advanced social networking, its own iPhone app … The Sonoma County Tourism Board will spend $2.3 million this year marketing “America’s premiere wine, spa and coastal destination.” Not included in the promotional juggernaut: The city of Sonoma. On the... Continue

Of trick knees and stinky kitties

Dear Dr. Forsythe: My dog Callaway is having trouble with his knee. Every time he starts walking on it slowly he yelps out and then wobbles. It looks like he starts skipping for a couple of steps before he goes back to normal again. This... Continue