Four Kenwood firefighters were among the more than 1,500 battling a wildfire near St. Helena that consumed 300 acres before being contained Sunday morning. “When our engine got there, we were immediately assigned to a structure in front of the fire,” Kenwood 0fire Capt. Daren... Continue

On Saturday, Agua Caliente’s Mountain Avenue, a narrow road that wends upward through a modest neighborhood and culminates at the top of the hill at the entrance to Ty Caton’s future winery – which some neighbors oppose – was clogged in spots by cars stopping... Continue

For the second straight week, the Sonoma Dragons football team participated in a Homecoming game. Unfortunately, the result in the second game was not what they had enjoyed in the first. Thanks to a passing attack that went for nearly 300 yards and some good... Continue

Due to a lack of other candidates, the Sonoma City Council voted 3-2 on Aug. 20 to forego putting the race on the Nov. 4 ballot and appoint sole candidates Laurie Gallian and Joanne Sanders – who is also Sonoma’s current mayor – to the... Continue

“It’s the right time for a change, for me and for the Community Foundation,” said Kay Marquet, in a prepared statement. “This is a high point in our history and there is much to celebrate in our 25th anniversary year. Collectively, I believe we have... Continue

“Make it quick,” said Mike Warner, Rancho de Sonoma Residents’ Association president, when asked about a report that the park’s well water failed environmental standards. “My doctor said I’ve only got three minutes left before the arsenic kicks in.” He was joking about the three... Continue

Compared with the general positive tone of last Thursday’s meeting between the Sonoma City Council and directors of the Valley of the Moon Fire Protection District, Mayor Joanne Sanders’ closing comments about slipshod governance came as something of a surprise. The agencies were assembled as... Continue