Sue Weitendorf, right, of Call of the Wild Cat Fanciers presents a chect for $800 to Monna Throop, Pets Lifeline shelter supervisor. Each February this club, part of the Cat Fanciers Association, puts on a two-day show at the Santa Rosa fairgrounds. Profits from the... Continue
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Commuters should be aware of the following road conditions as they navigate the byways the week of Oct. 11, 2009: In Sonoma Valley • On Highway 12 between Trinity Road and Arnold Drive expect one-way traffic control from 9 p.m. to 7 a.m., Monday night/Tuesday... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: We recently moved to Sonoma and began reading the Sun. We really enjoy your column but some of the questions are very unusual. There was a person who saw her cat inside the neighbor’s house! I was wondering if the questions come from... Continue
[caption id="attachment_12885" align="alignright" width="250" caption="Submitted photo. Rebecca Lawton has won first place in the Redwood branch of the California Writers Club’s poetry contest for her poem, “Journal.”"][/caption] Sonoman Rebecca Lawton has won first place in the Redwood branch of the California Writers Club’s recent poetry... Continue
[caption id="attachment_12880" align="alignright" width="420" caption="Staff Photo City librarian Stephan Buffy helps a young patron with the new Testing and Education Reference Center at the local library."][/caption] Psst, there’s a great new tool at the public library and Stephan Buffy, the city librarian is eager to... Continue
Sonoma Valley Unified School District Tuesday, October 13, 6:30 p.m. Continued discussion about the impending budget deficit. District Administrative Office, 17850 Railroad Avenue, Sonoma. Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Tuesday, October 13, 8:30 a.m. The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors sits as the governing board... Continue
For demonstrating a commitment to sustainable practices, four local businesses have been cited by The Green Business Recognition Program. The latest companies to receive awards are El Dorado Kitchen and Hotel; Sonoma Hills Retirement Center; GeoPraxis Inc.; and Kenwood Oaks Guest House. Each organization was presented... Continue
[caption id="attachment_12913" align="alignright" width="420" caption="Submitted Photo"][/caption] Black Bear Diner reopened its doors this week after a fire – the resultant smoke damage closed the popular eatery more than eight months ago. Owner Gregg Hobbs is excited to bring the restaurant back to life and welcome... Continue
A moratorium on new water hook-ups will not be part of the City of Sonoma’s strategy to manage a water supply that may be unable to meet all demands as early as 2012. The city council held a preliminary discussion of the topic Wednesday and... Continue
A suspicious fire destroyed construction equipment and forced the evacuation of the Arroyo Veterinary Hospital on Tuesday afternoon. The 4:15 p.m. blaze started in a grass field used to store equipment and debris related to the Highway 12 project, but was brought under control in... Continue