The proponents of a large new downtown development made little progress with the City's Planning Commission at its special meeting on Thursday evening. It wasn't for lack of fortitude, however, as the meeting ran a full four hours, just on the one topic. The primary... Continue
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Nelson Staffing Opens Modesto Branch The Nelson Family of Companies has opened a new staffing office in Modesto, Calif., its 15th location in Northern California. “It is an exciting time for Modesto,“ said Gary Nelson, Chairman and CEO of Nelson Family of Companies and a... Continue
Justina Montano organizes materials for Two-Way Immersion students. Photo by Ryan LelyJustina Montano has been named coordinator of the Two-Way Immersion program at Flowery School, where students learn both English and Spanish. Montano brings a wealth of experience in the field of education and a... Continue
Jim Griewe – Chorale Director to retire. MELANIA MAHONEY/Sonoma Valley SunThe Sonoma Valley Chorale’s performance at Gundlach Bundschu Winery next month marks the premiere of its 35th season. It also marks the start of a season-long tribute to Jim Griewe, the chorale’s founding director. “When... Continue
The San Francisco Local 38 of the United Association of Plumbers, Pipefitters and Journeymen has agreed to sell Konocti Harbor Resort and Spa in Lake County to settle a federal lawsuit, according to news sources. The dispute ran some 25 years and involved use of... Continue
The longest suspension bridge when it was built in 1937, and a siren call to the world ever since, the Golden Gate Bridge is a cash machine locally. More than 100,000 cars and trucks pass over the bridge each day, and at $5 each, even... Continue
In a marathon, four-hour session, the City Council on Monday made the first decision, with more to come, in handing out the quarter-million dollars in the city's budget for this year that is designated for local non-profits. While in the past, the Council has recognized... Continue
Sonoma’s Infineon Raceway has teamed with the legendary Fior d'Italia Restaurant in San Francisco to give away $1,000,000 in gift certificates at the upcoming Motorola Indy 300 race weekend, Aug. 24 to 26. The first 40,000 race fans to come through the gates on Sunday,... Continue
Sonoma Valley residents who bank at one of the many regional branches of Wells Fargo may have had a bit of a hold-up yesterday. Not the burglary kind. Not the kind where they forgot their PIN code. A spokeswoman for the bank told the San... Continue
The Valley of the Moon Water District is a public agency whose monthly meetings are open to the public. Currently they meet every first and third Tuesday at the district office at 19939 Bay Street, El Verano, although the board is considering meeting only on... Continue