The Sonoma Valley Hospital is prepared as possible for any cases of Swine Flu that hit the area, Dr. Robert Cohen told the Hospital Board Wednesday night. Infection Control Coordinator Courtney McMahon is well qualified, he said, and “we are monitoring the situation. It’s very... Continue

In a performance perhaps indicating their readiness for the post-season, the Sonoma Dragon track teams easily defeated the El Molino Lions in Forestville Wednesday. The boys’ squad won by a meet score of 100-36 while the girls outdistanced the Lady Lions 91-42. Winners on the... Continue

Sonoma Valley schools on Monday put into place recommendations for dealing with the recent outbreak of swine flu. “We’re asking all of our school sites to identify those families known to have travelled outside the country over Spring Break,” said Nanci Mathison, director of student... Continue

Local Natasha James is commemorating the release of her newest CD, “Tequila Time,” this Thursday, April 30 at the Last Day Saloon in Santa Rosa. Tequila Time is already celebrating its success by hitting number 19 on the California Roots charts. The albums on Roots... Continue

Janet Cain is an inspiration. Fresh from running her 50th marathon in Boston earlier this month, she’s pulled together yet another rendition of the “Club Dave” team to run The Relay on May 2. The race, a 199-mile team relay from Calistoga to Santa Cruz,... Continue

Cornerstone was hit with Tomatomania this weekend, as tomato lovers came out to learn more about the juicy summertime favorite as well as purchase heirloom and hybrid seedlings. The event is in its third season at Cornerstone and is more popular than ever. Beginning in... Continue

On Tuesday evening at 7 p.m., the Sonoma Valley Coalition to Prevent Underage Drinking invites community members to take action to create a safe and healthy environment for the youth of the Sonoma Valley by participating in the parent/community forum on teen drinking taking place... Continue

Sonoma County: Highway 101, Steele Lane to River Rd. Traffic diverted to shoulders both directions, Sat. 11 p.m. - Sun 7 a.m. Highway 101 - Hwy 12 to Dutton Ave. area Highway 101 - Airport Blvd area Highway 101 - Cloverdale & Healdsburg areas Monday through... Continue

Prestwood School took to the track on Friday to run for fun and funds. The event kicks off next week’s STAR testing with fresh air and exercise while raising money for the school’s PTO. “The Jog-a-Thon is one of our school’s favorite events,” said Beth... Continue