Apple Moth map. Map submitted On April 20, the second light brown apple moth discovered in Sonoma Valley triggered a local quarantine and an uproar about the possibility of aerial spraying should the infestation prove more extensive. Because of the protests in neighboring counties over... Continue

At a special Sonoma Valley Hospital board meeting last Thursday, boardmembers discussed when to launch another bond measure and whether to secure the Carinalli property. After active public discussion, the board agreed that they need time to study the financial projections, the various strategic options... Continue

Vote-by-mail ballots ready for June 3 Sonoma Valley voters who’d rather cast their June 3 ballot from the post office than from the voting booth have until May 27 to notify the county clerk’s office. Vote-by-mail request forms are included with the recently mailed sample... Continue

On Thursday, May 8, the Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation presented the “2008 Pulse Awards” to three outstanding women at a springtime luncheon at the Sonoma Golf Club. Carolyn Stone, Chair, Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation gave an appreciative welcome and introduced president and CEO of the... Continue

On Saturday, 200 people gathered in the Sonoma Vets Memorial Building to celebrate Sonoma’s outstanding teachers and Laura Zimmerman, a long time friend and board member of the Sonoma Valley Education Foundation. Outstanding teacher awards went to Sandi Everett, of Dunbar School, Lynda Allen, of... Continue

Four local men are facing felony drug and firearms charges in the wake of Thursday evening’s raid that shut down a more than $270,000 Sonoma Valley marijuana-growing operation. “It was about a month-and-a-half long investigation,” said Agent Roy Giorgi, with the state’s Bureau of Narcotics... Continue

Speakers urge council to take housing stand Affordable housing and rent control featured prominently in the public comments at the May 7 city council meeting. “If we are not a community that welcomes ALL its members by providing housing and health care and living wage,”... Continue

Rebecca Gosselin Photography From left, 2008's Pulse Awardees Karen Collins, Suzanne Brangham and Barbara Nobles. Seated is Carolyn Stone, honorary chair of the Carolyn J. Stone Center for Women's Health & Wellness.Three local women were recently honored by the Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation for their... Continue

Four local men are facing felony drug and firearms charges in the wake of Thursday evening’s raid which shut down a more than $270,000 Sonoma Valley marijuana-growing operation. “It was about a month-and-a-half long investigation,” Agent Roy Giorgi, with the state’s Bureau of Narcotics Enforcement,... Continue