Streets behind the Sonoma Mission Inn were closed Saturday night when a limb of a huge oak tree suddenly split and came dangerously close to downing a power line. The area was quickly cordoned off. There were no injuries. The base of the tree is... Continue
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A walk and rally in support of health care reform drew about 300 to Sonoma Plaza on Saturday. “And one heckler,” event organizer Lilla Weinberger said Monday. “That’s a pretty good ratio.” The group formed at First Congregational Church, marched down Spain Street to the... Continue
Here are the lane closures reported by CalTrans for the week of August 31. As always, these are subject to change. In Sonoma Valley, please be advised that there may be one-way traffic control at night on Highway 12 between Melita Road in Santa Rosa... Continue
Swimmers, boaters, and recreational users are urged to avoid contact with blue-green algae now blooming in Spring Lake Regional Park, according to the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board and the Sonoma County Department of Health Services, Environmental Health Division. “A blue-green algae bloom... Continue
Pivot Learning Partners, previously known as Springboard Schools, were the presenters at Tuesday’s school board meeting. As mandated by the state department of education for schools in program improvement, the district must bring in outside consultants to counter that status. “The district has been designated... Continue
Two new wineries, one with sweeping views of San Pablo Bay, the other – “because it takes good beer to make fine wine” -- with a micro-brewery, were unanimously approved by the Sonoma Valley Citizens Advisory Commission Wednesday night. Paradise Vineyards, currently growing grapes on... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: My 12-year-old golden/shepherd mix woke up this morning with his head tilted, and he has difficulty walking in a straight line. His appetite seems OK, but I noticed that his eyes were flickering back and forth. I took him to my vet and... Continue
The Sonoma County Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is currently seeking volunteers to serve on the commission. The CSW was established by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on Jan. 5, 1975, with the charge to “take affirmative action to eliminate the practice... Continue
[caption id="attachment_12038" align="alignright" width="420" caption="Staff photo Dr. Pam Martens, right, the superintendent of the Sonoma Valley Unified School District, joins Maddy Leader, chapter president, at a Soroptimists of Sonoma Valley luncheon on Wednesday. “This community cares very passionately about its schools,” she told a group... Continue
Vella Cheese Company recently earned top honors at the annual California State Fair Commercial Cheese Competition. Mertens Dairy, a Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. (DFA) member farm, is the exclusive milk supplier to Vella Cheese. Vella’s Special Select Dry Jack earned Best of Division and... Continue