July 14th: summer’s half over, if you’re the pessimistic sort. For the optimists among us, we’ve still got half a summer’s fun yet ahead. What to do in Slownoma? Certain locals gripe that there’s far too little, while others can’t seem to fit it all... Continue

Representative Mike Thompson (D-Napa), whose district includes the Sonoma Valley, voted this week for what a statement from his office said was “the largest single investment in college financial aid in more than 60 years. This legislation approved by the House will help millions of... Continue

Nationwide, Democrats Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are neck-and-neck in fund raising for the 2008 U.S. Presidential election.) But here in the Sonoma Valley, Obama is the clear leader, according to the New York Times’ Web site, which gives a breakdown of contributions of $200... Continue

Firefighters, bulldozers catch Lovall Valley blaze in time A massive show of force by firefighters — and early response by two bulldozers that happened to be at the scene — helped squash a 3- to 4-acre fire Monday afternoon high on ridge north of Lovall... Continue

The Sonoma County Water Agency on Friday held dedication ceremonies for new solar electric power systems at two wastewater treatment plants, including Sonoma Valley’s. The systems will help save the Sonoma Valley County Sanitation District and the Airport-Larkfield-Wikiup Sanitation Zone $250,000 in utility costs annually.... Continue

General Vallejo’s descendants, gathered on the steps of their ancestral home. Bottom row, from right to left: Eleanor Cayler, Ben Cayler, Diana Riggs, Martha McGettigan Platon, Will Cayler, Annelise Hill, Kai Hill and Emmeline Hill. Top row, left to right: David W. Hill, Paul Cayler,... Continue

The group of children and adults dressed in period clothing representative of Sonoma’s past won the Grand Prize at the July 4 downtown parade. The Sonoma/Petaluma State Historic Parks entry was voted the best entry of all and also was awarded first place in the... Continue

Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley Sun Donald Clement (foreground), Bob Wiebusch and Patti Baker practicing yoga at the Creekside Village. Steeped in centuries of history and tradition, yoga offers a multitude of benefits for people at all stages of life and can be especially helpful as we... Continue