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Hospital Foundation names new director, funds new projects

The Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation Board of Directors announced Mary Graf Caletges as its new Executive Director. Caletges had held the position of Foundation Coordinator with the organization for the last two years. “I feel very positive that the SVH Foundation will remain a strong... Continue

Successful Crab Feed for Boosters

Co-presidents Wendy Swanson and James Grossi couldn’t be more pleased with the turnout at last weekend’s Boosters Crab Feed. Ticket sales were initially slow, worrying organizers but gained momentum as the event drew near. “We sold the bulk of the tickets, 390 total, in the... Continue

Cemetery raises rates, expands services

When it comes to dying, the price of living just went up. The city council has approved a hike in cemetery prices by up to 30 percent to bring them up to market rate. The boost, along with new burial options and services, is aimed... Continue

Traffic Alert

Motorists should be aware of the following road conditions for the week of February 7. In Sonoma County: - On Highway 101 from Steele Lane to Windsor River Road two lanes in each direction will be closed from Monday night/Wednesday morning through Tuesday night/Wednesday morning,... Continue

Dragons victorious on court

In separate contests Saturday night against the Healdsburg 'Hounds, the Sonoma Valley High School basketball teams prevailed. Playing at home, the girls team won decisively by a score of 53 to 29, while the boys, playing in Healdsburg, pulled out a 57-52 win, sweeping their... Continue

Missing exterminator arrested in Reno

The curious case of Bryan Scobey, who disappeared from Sonoma in his company’s truck and was later reportedly selling tools for spare change in Yreka, has been solved. The 35-year-old Santa Rosa exterminator and part-time DJ was arrested Wednesday in Reno. Bail has been set... Continue

Life 101: high school seniors take note

On the precipice of becoming adults, high school seniors have a lot to think about. College bound or not, big issues loom in the not-too-distant future. From finding a job to paying for car insurance, personal safety and apartment rental, there is plenty to learn... Continue

Jumpin’ java – there’s a new roaster coming to town

[caption id="attachment_15547" align="alignnone" width="420" caption="Submitted Photo Taylor Maid Farms’ President Mark Inman relaxes at his flagship store with a hot cup of joe.  Soon, the Valley will be able to enjoy the fresh roasted beans as well."][/caption] A business model focused on community-fueled growth has... Continue

Art thrives at the No Name Café

[caption id="attachment_15507" align="alignnone" width="420" caption="Submitted photo A wide variety of students work on an equally wide variety of projects each Wednesday in the No Name Cafe’s art program.  From fine art to macrame, candle-making to graffiti art, the Art Society has something for everyone."][/caption] Over... Continue

News Briefs

Emmy’s hit by burglar The take from a busy weekend at Emmy’s Spaghetti Shack, upwards of $4,000 in cash, was discovered missing by owner Emmy Kaplan. Entering the office of her Broadway restaurant, Kaplan found the metal cash box, bank bags and tip envelopes all... Continue