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Operation Youth and Valley of the Moon Teen Center merge

Two long-standing organizations serving the Valley’s teen population – Operation Youth and the Valley of the Moon Teen Center – have merged. The announcement was made this past weekend at a party hosted by Terri and Chip Roberson. John Randall, president of OY explained that... Continue

Silver anniversary for financial planner

Lillian Meyers, president of Sonoma’s Meyers’ Financial, is celebrating 25 years in business. Meyers, who is the only female in Sonoma Valley that is a certified financial planner, attributes her success to experience and building personal relationships. Helping women in transition protect their assets has... Continue

Man down

A collision between a car and a bike on West Napa Street sent the cyclist to the hospital Monday afternoon. The driver of an Audi, traveling alone eastbound, said he was turning right into a restaurant driveway when the car was jolted on its right... Continue

Search is on for new hospital chief

A search committee has been formed to find a successor to Sonoma Valley Hospital CEO Carl Gerlach. Gerlach announced on January 7 that he would step down at the end of June, a point “where the crucial decisions will have been made and the master... Continue

Sonoma seals “Slow City” pact over soup

Hearty soup, cheese and bread -- all made locally and consumed leisurely – was the emblematic meal as Sonoma and the Sonoma Valley officially received America’s first Cittaslow designation. Officials from Cittaslow International from Greve, Italy, kicked of a five-day visit with a public reception... Continue

Glen Ellen woman found dead in Cazadero Creek

The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Department is awaiting an autopsy report to confirm what caused the death of a Glen Ellen woman found Jan. 26 in Austin Creek near Cazadero. The submerged body of Erica Shane, 34, was discovered at about 4 p.m. amid steep terrain... Continue

Council opts for smaller, simpler Farmers Market

The city council endorsed a “small market for a small town” with a 3-2 vote to retain the current Farmers Market management team. The Sonoma Valley Certified Farmers Market, which has operated the event for nearly 20 years, was awarded a one-year contract to begin... Continue

Big hearts wanted at Mentoring Alliance information night

Wanted: big hearts, and one hour per week. Reward: invaluable. Sound good? Maybe it’s time to become a mentor. You can find out all about the experience tonight, Jan. 28, as The Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance hosts a Mentor Recruitment and Information Night at Saddles... Continue

ON THE DOCKET

Cultural and Fine Arts Commission Thursday, January 28, 5:30 p.m. Conference Room at City Hall, Sonoma Sonoma City Council Wednesday, February 3, 6:00 p.m. Watch the meeting live on SVTV Channel 27 or www.svtv27.com Community Meeting Room, 177 First Street West Field of Dreams Tuesday,... Continue