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Sebastiani joins Boys & Girls Club board

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley has announced the addition of August Sebastiani to its board of directors. "Aug has been a driving force on our Teen Task Force over the last two years as well as consistently supporting the cub in all... Continue

Fourth of July in Sonoma

Join the fun, wave to the parade and dance to the music as Sonoma celebrates another red, white and blue extravaganza – and the 175th Birthday of the Sonoma Plaza. Around the Plaza and behind City Hall 9:00am – Plaza celebration begins 10:00am – Parade... Continue

Going bonkers over barking

Dear Dr. Forsythe: I am motivated to write to you because of the article that you published about a barking dog causing stress to the writer. That writer was not alone in living with neighbors who lack the consideration and responsibility to control their animals.... Continue

80-20 Rule for Healthy Living

Hey Sonoma, did you know that every time you eat or drink you are either feeding disease or fighting it? In fact, almost everything you do has either a positive or a negative effect on your health, including lifestyle habits such as sleep, stress, and... Continue

City Council election begins

Three of five Sonoma city council slots will be contested in the November 2 general election as terms for Ken Brown, Steve Barbose and August Sebastiani expire after four years. Sonoma residents interested in running for one of the seats may submit nomination papers from... Continue

Showdown meeting for off-Plaza development

After years of planning and re-designs, and weeks of postponed meetings and mounting tension, the fate of the revamped Mission Square project faces its first public challenge before the Planning Commission on July 6. This 1.13-acre parcel is one block from the Sonoma Plaza and... Continue

Local cases of whooping cough on the rise

Dr. Mary Maddux-González, Sonoma County health officer, today urged local residents to get vaccinated to protect themselves and their families against pertussis - also knows as whooping cough - a serious vaccine preventable disease. Incidents of the disease have risen to epidemic levels in California... Continue

More than $130,000 raised for youth groups during NASCAR weekend

Charitable events combined to raise more than $130,000 during the Toyota/Save Mart 350 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series weekend at Infineon Raceway. Most of the proceeds will benefit the Sonoma Chapter of Speedway Children’s Charities, the charitable arm of Infineon Raceway, which has distributed more than... Continue

Plaza’s ‘Old Creamery’ building in default

Sonoma officials bet on attracting a thriving business to one Sonoma’s most prominent retail locations when the city offered a $92,000 loan to the owners of 400 First St. E., a Plaza corner last occupied by Cucina Viansa. Two years later, the planned rehabilitation work... Continue