The Springs Redevelopment Advisory Committee at its meeting last week approved a 5-year implementation plan covering fiscal years 2009–2014. The plan outlines projects, activities and procedures and can be amended at any time. It provides an outline for improvements on street projects, storm drains and... Continue
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The Boys & Girls Club of Sonoma Valley has kicked off an 8-week advertising campaign to heighten awareness of its many services. The campaign, running in the Sonoma Valley Sun, addresses a range of Club programs -- from athletics to music and arts, health and... Continue
[caption id="attachment_7734" align="alignnone" width="420" caption="Photo Melania Mahoney. Dale Todd in front of the destroyed barn he used for an art studio."][/caption] Monday afternoon’s fire completely destroyed the art studio belonging to local artist Dale Todd, 75. No one was injured in the blaze. The fire... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: I recently adopted a cat and she had stitches from getting fixed. But the last time my dog went into our vet and had an operation, he used metal staples on the wound. Is one better than the other? Just Wondering Dear... Continue
In the world of redevelopment bonds, you’ve got to act fast to think ahead. Because it must pay off any and all debts by 2042, the Sonoma City Council was reminded at its meeting Wednesday night, new 30-year bonds must be issued by 2012. “I’d... Continue
It was a meeting of highs and lows for the Sonoma Valley Unified School District School Board Tuesday night, as trustees recognized student achievements while hearing the latest on dropout rates. First, Sonoma Valley High School recognized its students of the year, Thomas Hawing and... Continue
The suspect in the fatal Arnold Drive shooting Saturday night was subdued three miles away by a Sheriff K-9 unit after bursting randomly into the home of a woman alone in her Pueblo Avenue residence. When Salvador Camargo barged through her kitchen door, “I assumed... Continue
Tickets are now available for the very special June 13 event out at Gundlach Bundschu Winery. SonomaSong will be performing their show titled “Rock ‘n Roll II” for the 7th Annual Twilight and Jazz in the Vineyards, this year to benefit WillMar Center for Bereaved... Continue
The community is invited to honor and celebrate three of Sonoma Valley’s most outstanding women – Kathy Benziger, Susan Chew, and Tina Wolfenden – when the Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation holds its fourth annual “Celebration of Women” luncheon on Friday, May 15 at 11:30 a.m.... Continue
Pending Board approval, Esmeralda Sanchez Moseley has been selected as the new Principal for Flowery Elementary School, starting in the fall. Moseley will replace current Principal Joyce Schipper, who will be retiring at the end of this school year. It is anticipated that the Board... Continue