New financial advisor at Edward Jones Edward Jones financial advisor Gary Scott announced today that a second financial advisor, Dean Stein, has joined his office in Sonoma. “I’m very impressed with Dean, and I’m sure my clients will be too,” Scott said. “Edward Jones prides... Continue
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Theresa Pulido heads the Mirah's Crafts division of Princess Mirah Design. Karen Davis is the general manager of Bali Fabrics. Photo by Ryan LelyEast Sonoma is home to a fascinating assortment of businesses that go largely unnoticed by the general public. One such company is... Continue
A rate increase of 12.3 percent for the collection of our recyclables, refuse, and yard waste by the Sonoma Garbage Collectors (SGC) will go into effect October 1, as approved by the Sonoma City Council at its August 22 meeting. This is on top of... Continue
The amount of water taken from the Russian River is down 18.4 percent, the Sonoma County Water Agency announced Monday. As of Sunday, the amount of water conservation had surpassed the state mandate that the agency cut back 15 percent from 2004 diversions of river... Continue
Scott Dixon again proved he is the uncrowned road course champion of the Indy Racing League Sunday at Infineon Raceway in the Motorola Indy 300 and also moved himself four points into the series championship lead over Dario Franchitti. An event-free race unfolded pretty much... Continue
We recently held what was—I’m praying—our last garage sale. Ever. On a mission all summer long, I purged every drawer, closet, toy box, and crawl space in our house of the things we no longer need or use. The cumulative effect of our collective hoarding... Continue
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
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