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Traffic Alert for the week of October 19.

Commuters should be aware of the following lane closures and construction in both Sonoma and Marin counties. In Sonoma Valley: On Highway 12 between Trinity Road and Arnold Drive, there will be one-way traffic control from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m., Monday night/Tuesday morning through... Continue

First look at new Hospital design

[caption id="attachment_13001" align="alignright" width="420" caption="An initial rendering of the hospital upgrade, viewed from the west, shows the new structure to be built on the current parking lot."][/caption] A new emergency department, upgraded ambulatory services, and new café are all on the drawing board as part... Continue

City cracks down on air guns

The use of air guns, which can look as real and deadly as true firearms, will now be strictly regulated within Sonoma city limits. The Sonoma Police Department announced the crackdown after finding that the current city ordinance regarding “small arms devices” provides for air... Continue

Panel wonders if city can afford growth plan

Discussion about a five-year housing plan for Sonoma, due to the state last year, centered on what was not included in the 136-page document ... money and water. The state-mandated plan, according to City Planner David Goodison, is an important tool the city uses to... Continue

Dog’s new trick is no treat

Dear Dr. Forsythe: I am writing about something my dog has started doing over the last few weeks that is really annoying and a little disgusting. Every morning after going out and doing her “business,” I started noticing she would sniff her own waste and... Continue

ON THE DOCKET

Design Review Commission Tuesday, Oct. 20, 6:30 p.m. This panel reviews design proposals for new buildings and homes, remodels and business signage. 177 First St. W. Sonoma City Council Wednesday, October 21, 6 p.m. Agenda items include: a review of the Farmers’ Market; a review... Continue

SoloQuest expands services

SoloQuest Learning Center is expanding its scope of academic services to include educational therapy. For the past 12 years SoloQuest tutors have helped scores of local students with academic schoolwork. This type of tutoring, although helpful, does not solve the learning difficulties of many students;... Continue

City attorney steps down

Sonoma City Attorney Tom Curry announced his resignation effective Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2009. Curry, with the law firm of McDonough Holland & Allen, has served in the post on a contractual basis since May 2001. “It has been my great pleasure and privilege to serve... Continue

School board ponders mission, lauds Flowery

Following a lengthy closed session Tuesday afternoon, the trustees of the Sonoma Valley Unified School District opened their public meeting that evening with student recognitions. Honored were Christina Uzzo and John Murphy from Adele Harrison Middle School and William De Haro and Jocelyn Toscano from... Continue