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
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The Sun is pleased to bring you two views on Measure E, the lone item on our November 6, 2007, ballots. This is a parcel tax measure that, if approved by two-thirds of those voting, would assess each parcel in the school district $91 per... Continue
Sheriffs clear the scene from the fatal shooting at Maxwell Farms Regional Park last Monday evening. Photo by Ryan Lely.Police have arrested three teenagers on suspicion of murder in what authorities believe was a gang-related slaying Monday night at Maxwell Farms Regional Park of 17-year-old... Continue
The Sonoma City Council has approved a compensation package that will provide council members with a salary for the first time in city history. In a 4-1 vote at its Oct. 17 meeting, the council directed city staff to prepare an ordinance that will give... Continue
Options for the station include turning it into a public market, making it a “green center,” or selling it to the highest bidder. Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley SunDon Speich Sun News Editor The Sonoma City Council wrestled in a public study session last week, over what... Continue
The Sonoma Valley Fire Department has sent seven firefighters and two fire engines to Southern California to fight more than a dozen fires that since Sunday have spread to thousands of acres from the eastern canyons of Los Angeles County to the shores of Malibu,... Continue
Medicinal pot hearing set for November The Sonoma Valley Citizens Advisory Commission will hold a public hearing Nov. 14 on a proposed medical marijuana dispensary just outside city limits at 19445 Riverside Drive. Creekside Medicinal Organics, owned by Northbay Wellness Clinic, has submitted a permit... Continue
Staff Report The Jerry Casson Multipurpose Senior Center, popularly known as Vintage House, will host its 12th annual Holiday Magic celebration on Saturday, Nov. 17, at 5 p.m. Holiday Magic, the major fundraiser for Vintage House, will offer dozens of silent and live-auction items in... Continue
“Queen Linda” Semple standing out front of her costume shop The Laughing Queen, disguised as the big bad wolf. Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley SunGary Carnivele Special to the Sun Take a good look around and you cannot help noticing the warning signs. That crisp autumn nip... Continue
Halloween isn’t until next week, so there’s still time to find a costume, attend seasonal festivities and find the perfect pumpkin. The Dragon’s Head Inn has been a tradition for 15 years, but the usual site of this special haunted house has changed. It will... Continue