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Babe Ruth 13’s Game One: Novato 7, Sonoma 5 Game Two: Santa Rosa 13, Sonoma 3 (Sonoma eliminated) Babe Ruth 14’s Game One: Friday 7/13 vs. Rohnert Park at Doyle Park (Santa Rosa - 5:00) Babe Ruth 15’s Game One: Novato 3, Sonoma 2 Game... Continue

New trailhead, other improvements, planned for Overlook Trail

The Sonoma Overlook Trail Task Force is launching a number of exciting new developments for the Sonoma Overlook Trail. The developments include plans to improve the main trailhead, located just off First Street West at the entrance to the Mountain Cemetery; to install tree identification... Continue

No decision at council for non-profit funding

The Sonoma City Council set a special study session with the local non-profit organizations at its meeting on Monday to discuss just who gets what portion of the $240,000 that was approved for the FY 2008 city budget. “I hear the need to get this... Continue

Data & Errata

Today is your lucky day.If today is your birthday, you might feel especially lucky seeing as it’s the seventh day of the seventh month of the seventh year, or “777” if you’re the gambling type (and inclined to forgo the zeros usually found in the... Continue

'Party for Planet' Saturday at local solar home

On Saturday, July 7, local residents will participate in MoveOn’s second Virtual Town Hall meeting. At the gatherings, called “Party for the Planet,” members will watch the presidential candidates, for the first time, discuss their plans for addressing the climate crisis. Over 1,300 events will... Continue

Sonoma Mission Inn sale falls through

A Chicago company withdrew its bid to purchase the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa. Submitted Photo A Chicago firm has withdrawn its offer to spend $175 million to buy the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa and the Sonoma Golf Club. Walton Street Capital... Continue

News Briefs

Welcome to ‘The Springs’? The Sonoma Valley Redevelopment Advisory Committee voted last month to officially change the name of the Sonoma Valley Redevelopment Project Area to The Springs Redevelopment Project Area. The change effectually unifies the collection of unincorporated communities strung along Highway 12 including... Continue

Parade chair Stanley Cohen reverses stance

Mayor Stanley Cohen changed his mind about banning fire engines in Sonoma’s Fourth of July parade. File Photo Due to a large community outcry, Mayor Stanley Cohen, Fourth of July parade chair, reversed his stance Monday on not having the Sonoma Valley Fire and Rescue... Continue

Keep pets indoors on Fourth of July

Fourth of July celebrations are a great time for families, friends and neighbors – but can be dangerous for pets. Here are some important tips from the Humane Society and the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals of Sonoma County when celebrating our nation’s... Continue