Bus safety both inside and out – that’s what Sonoma Valley school officials are trying to teach next week as part of a coast-to-coast effort to raise awareness among both drivers and students. “Sometimes those kids act like little gray squirrels – there’s no telling... Continue
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A Virginia rail found near Glen Ellen is one of two dead birds that tested positive recently for West Nile virus in Sonoma County, the Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District announced Friday. The rail was collected on Sept. 25 in the area of Warm... Continue
On Aug. 18, Patz & Hall unveiled a roof-mounted solar array comprised of 512 solar photovoltaic modules at its winery on Eighth Street East in Sonoma. Designed and installed by San Francisco-based Sunlight Electric, the array is capable of producing 128,000 kilowatt hours per year,... Continue
At the recent 2008 Harvest Fair, Sonoma Valley made a strong showing, snagging over 160 medals for its wine, olive oils and other food products. Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards took home ‘Best in Show’ for olive oil and managed to score wine honors as... Continue
Four Kenwood firefighters were among the more than 1,500 battling a wildfire near St. Helena that consumed 300 acres before being contained Sunday morning. “When our engine got there, we were immediately assigned to a structure in front of the fire,” Kenwood 0fire Capt. Daren... Continue
On Saturday, Agua Caliente’s Mountain Avenue, a narrow road that wends upward through a modest neighborhood and culminates at the top of the hill at the entrance to Ty Caton’s future winery – which some neighbors oppose – was clogged in spots by cars stopping... Continue
For the second straight week, the Sonoma Dragons football team participated in a Homecoming game. Unfortunately, the result in the second game was not what they had enjoyed in the first. Thanks to a passing attack that went for nearly 300 yards and some good... Continue
Due to a lack of other candidates, the Sonoma City Council voted 3-2 on Aug. 20 to forego putting the race on the Nov. 4 ballot and appoint sole candidates Laurie Gallian and Joanne Sanders – who is also Sonoma’s current mayor – to the... Continue
“It’s the right time for a change, for me and for the Community Foundation,” said Kay Marquet, in a prepared statement. “This is a high point in our history and there is much to celebrate in our 25th anniversary year. Collectively, I believe we have... Continue
“Make it quick,” said Mike Warner, Rancho de Sonoma Residents’ Association president, when asked about a report that the park’s well water failed environmental standards. “My doctor said I’ve only got three minutes left before the arsenic kicks in.” He was joking about the three... Continue