The Sonoma Planning Commissions will consider on Thursday August 23 possible acceptance of the Final Environmental Impact Report for a new development in the vacant lot in the 100 block of East Spain Street, just east of the Plaza. The Mission Square project involves 23... Continue
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Grammy-winning group, Los Lobos. has been added to the lineup at the B.R. Cohn Music Festival in Glen Ellen. submitted photoLos Lobos added to Cohn fall music fest The Grammy-winning group Los Lobos will play on Sunday, Sept. 30 at the B. R. Cohn Music... Continue
Meeting a week before the students return, the Board of Trustees of the Sonoma Valley Unified School District meet last Tuesday evening to review their own summer travels and to hear updates on several matters accomplished over the summer. Several new principals are now in... Continue
The Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival Amateur Wine Competition has extended its application deadline to Friday, Aug.17. Paula Vinson, chairperson for community events for the 110th Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival has announced an extension of the deadline for this year's Amateur Wine... Continue
Hardwood flooring, distinctive carpets and area rugs have stepped up to center stage as today’s homeowners are realizing that’s what underfoot can be more important than what’s overhead. Distinctive textures and patterns are now making flooring and carpeting an integral element of an overall interior... Continue
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell yesterday released the results of the 2007 Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) program that indicate California students are continuing to improve their academic performance in most subjects and grades. "This year's results offer both encouragement and reason for... Continue
Back to school supplies can strain even fat family budgets . For families struggling economically, costly school supplies can be the final straw . For the 7th year in a row, The Office Depot Foundation is bringing backpacks to needy kids in the Sonoma Valley... Continue
Fran Meininger, a Sonoma native known for her work with several local organizations, was named yesterday as the new executive director of the Sonoma Valley Education Foundation (SVEF). Following an extensive nationwide search, the foundation’s board selected the Glen Ellen resident and longtime supporter of... Continue
The annual Perseid meteor shower is in process right this minute, though you won't be able to see any of the legendary streaming lights until it gets dark. The good news: tonight is the best night to see the show. One of the greatest places... Continue
School commences in just two weeks. New shoes, a fresh lunch pail, binders stuffed with pristine new materials. What's not to love? Ms. Visikich: eighth grade science. Famously cranky and droll, her excruciatingly bad breath had us gasping through the necks of our sweaters all... Continue