International trade shows, sophisticated public relations, advanced social networking, its own iPhone app … The Sonoma County Tourism Board will spend $2.3 million this year marketing “America’s premiere wine, spa and coastal destination.” Not included in the promotional juggernaut: The city of Sonoma. On the... Continue
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Dear Dr. Forsythe: My dog Callaway is having trouble with his knee. Every time he starts walking on it slowly he yelps out and then wobbles. It looks like he starts skipping for a couple of steps before he goes back to normal again. This... Continue
Bay Area residents and media members were drinking and driving on St. Patrick’s Day at Infineon Raceway, all with the blessing of the California Highway Patrol. Fifteen people participated in the St. Patrick’s Day Sobriety Challenge at Infineon Raceway on Wednesday, a controlled wine and... Continue
Acknowledging that budget cuts could have “tragic” consequences, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors enacted Tuesday an immediate hiring and spending freeze. The board, beginning to shape the 2010-2011 budget, received a stark budget forecast from administrators that points to a $47.5 million deficit. The... Continue
A non-injury accident Tuesday afternoon resulted in a two-car pile up at the corner of First Street West and West MacArthur Streets. Sonoma police responded to the scene, closed the street to traffic and cleaned up the resulting mess promptly. Check back for more details... Continue
1st District Supervisor Valerie Brown turned up at the Epicurean Connection in the Springs on Monday afternoon to help proprietor Sheana Davis celebrate five months in business. A full shop, new signs and a booming business are all part of the mix. Visit the shop... Continue
The Sonoma Charter School (SCS) eighth-grade Youth Philanthropy Class planted two trees with the Waterboxx, a new invention for irrigation, in conjunction with Cittaslow Sonoma Valley's Pollinator Project. The students’ demonstration took place as part of the Arbor Day celebration at the Sonoma Community Center... Continue
Saturday night's MIX event -- a blend of art, food, music and impromptu dance -- at the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art "was the biggest we've seen," said Executive Director Kate Eilertsen. More than 325 people packed the party, which included a interactive artwork, now... Continue
Motorists are advised of the following lane closures for the week of March 14, weather permitting. In Sonoma County: • On Highway 101 from Steele Lane to Windsor River Road two lanes in each direction will be closed Monday night/Wednesday morning through Tuesday night/Wednesday morning,... Continue
The City of Sonoma Cultural and Fine Arts Commission has selected local artist Bryan Tedrick to create a “durable piece of artwork which will serve as a bicycle rack” in the Sonoma Park. Tedrick is a local artist known for his metal sculptures (pictured) and... Continue