The acclaimed Measure E parcel tax for the public schools in Sonoma Valley was defeated by voters Tuesday evening. Most observers were caught off guard by the results. Of the 7,090 votes cast by mail before November 6, it was 55.5% yes and 44.5% no.... Continue
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“Measure E for Everybody” ... That’s how the editorial board at the Sonoma Valley Sun had characterized this ballot measure a month ago, in its column dated October 4, 2007. The idea was two-fold: everybody is affected by our local public school system, directly or... Continue
With 30 of 30 precincts reporting, results for measure E are as follows. Yes - 5,346 - 57.0% No - 4,025 - 43.0% Updated: 11:00 p.m. Continue
In a press release on Friday, the Sonoma Valley Hospital announced discussions with the University of California at San Francisco to collaborate with the “CJSCWHW” in order to bring UCSF physicians and surgeons to Sonoma for clinics and surgery locally. The acronym stands for the... Continue
The Wine-bot enjoys a syrah.Here in the wine country, much to-do is made of “pairings,” as in the ubiquitous mash-up of wine and cheese. Other noted pairings include Romulus and Remus (or their modern counterparts Bert and Ernie), Superman and kryptonite as well as laser... Continue
Junior Michael Mulas’ one-yard touchdown run capped a dramatic 21-17 victory for the Sonoma Dragons over Sacred Heart Friday night at historic Kezar Stadium in San Francisco. Mulas’ run was the culmination of a dramatic 95-yard drive that saw the Dragons use only seven plays... Continue
With that mantra from its founder Wen-I Chang, the nation’s first “green” hotel has been built in nearby American Canyon. Not that you could tell from the earth-tone color palette used, but the Gaia Napa Valley Hotel boasts the LEED Award, a Gold Certification from... Continue
Officials of a proposed medical marijuana dispensary at 19445 Riverside Drive say that the facility would not be a magnet for crime, and they point to another facility in the county around which they say crime is virtually nonexistent. The assurances were given at a... Continue
Two 17-year-old teens from Boyes Hot Springs engaged on Monday, October 22, in what was later called an “exchange of hostile gestures” near the Boys and Girls Club at Maxwell Park. One boy, Juan Calderon, drove off with two friends, both aged 19, only to... Continue
Three city manager candidates left Candidates for Sonoma city manager have been narrowed to three by city council members after they interviewed a half-dozen finalists during an all-day closed-door session Oct. 25. “They are all very qualified and all are very interested in the position,”... Continue