The Sonoma Ecology Center (SEC) last Saturday introduced local homeowners, gardeners and conservation-minded citizens to four different models of successful water conservation being practiced in the Valley. Beginning at MacArthur Place Inn and Spa in Sonoma, proceeding to Ernie Smith Park in El Verano, lunching... Continue

For the fourth time this year, Sonoma Valley firefighters have been dispatched as part of a statewide force – this time, to the Telegraph Fire near Yosemite. Sonoma Valley Fire and Rescue Authority Capt. Sean Lacy, Engineer Medic Les Bender, and firefighters Jack Ayers and... Continue

A Novato man facing corruption charges has named a former Sonoma City employee in connection with selling used water meters from Sonoma and Sacramento. Federal law enforcement officers announced Friday that Sheldon Morris, 76, a scrap metal dealer in Novato, had pleaded guilty to making... Continue

It’s been nearly a month since California’s two no-cell-phones-while-driving laws went into effect, and Sonoma drivers are getting the message – even when they break the rules. “It’s ’I know – I haven’t gotten my thing,’ or ‘I forgot,’” Sonoma police Sgt. Dave Thompson said... Continue

Vintage House Senior Center of Sonoma has been approved for a $3,500 grant from the Sonoma Valley Fund, a local nonprofit, to address one of the main concerns plaguing seniors – transportation. The resulting project will facilitate seniors’ access to programs and activities available in... Continue

City to refund assessment revenues Residents of three maintenance districts recently dissolved by the City Council have a good chance of getting their money back – if they can prove it’s theirs. The council unanimously approved the idea 4–0 at its July 16 meeting, with... Continue

Local girl makes good lamb “I wish I could pick two, but I can only pick one,” lamb judge Gail Christian said July 22, going on to compliment the quality of lamb shown by local youth at this year’s Sonoma County Fair. “But I think... Continue

It’s been nearly a month since California’s two no-cell-phones-while-driving laws went into effect, and Sonoma drivers are getting the message – even when they break the rules. “It’s ’I know – I haven’t gotten my thing,’ or ‘I forgot,’” Sonoma police Sgt. Dave Thompson said... Continue

For the fourth time this year, Sonoma Valley firefighters have been dispatched as part of a statewide force – this time, to the Telegraph Fire near Yosemite. Sonoma Valley Fire and Rescue Authority Capt. Sean Lacy, Engineer Medic Les Bender, and engineers Jack Ayers and... Continue