UPDATED STORY An incapacitated woman was lifted by helicopter out of a remote ravine above 18000 Old Winery Road on July 3, in a daring rescue operation that required the Sheriff’s helicopter to thread a 100-foot line into a clearing surrounded by oak trees. The... Continue

Cash-strapped California stepped up its use of IOUs yesterday, a major concern to the county but less of an issue for the City of Sonoma. According to the city manager’s office, Sonoma receives most of its state support through special funds – not the IOU-generating... Continue

A plaque in Sonoma Plaza commemorating the man who staunchly opposed commemorative plaques in Sonoma Plaza? No one disputes that Sonoma Parks Supervisor Dave Chavoya deserves special recognition after 36 years of service to the city, particularly for his care of the Plaza. But exactly... Continue

According to CalTrans the off-ramp from southbound U.S. 101 to East Washington Street in Petaluma will be closed Thursday, July 9, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. On Wednesday morning, the guardrail along the off ramp was badly damaged by a motorist. To ensure the... Continue

For the first time since its inception 58 years ago, the Valley of the Moon Garden Club has taken first place in the annual Fourth of July parade contest. The club members worked for days preparing and decorating their float – a 1931 pickup truck... Continue

The Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation was able to meet the needs of several hospital departments last month with a donation in the amount of $12,832, which is being put to immediate use sponsoring the acquisition of an automatic external defibrillator (AED) for the Rehabilitation Therapies... Continue

The 'Henry-1' helicopter was called in for a 'long-line' rescue on Friday afternoon. File photo by Eric Lian.   An incapacitated woman was lifted by helicopter out of a remote ravine above 18000 Old Winery Road on Friday afternoon, in a daring rescue operation that... Continue

The Springs Redevelopment Advisory Committee (RAC) listened intently to a presentation by Patricia Talbot, CEO of the Sonoma Valley Community Health Center concerning plans for a new health care facility. Currently housed in a 3500 square foot facility at 430 West Napa Street Suite F,... Continue

It had all the build up of a sold-out concert, but the decision to allow music at Emmy’s Spaghetti Shack – booked at the Sonoma City Council after a raucous stint with the Sonoma Planning Commission – came quickly and quietly Wednesday night. The harmonious... Continue