The Sonoma Valley Health Care District board of directors voted unanimously on Wednesday night to authorize the issuance and sale of $12 million in bonds. This represents the first issuance or “tranche” of the $35 million of general obligation bonds authorized in November by Measure... Continue
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Local residents seem to have answered President Barack Obama’s call to service. A possible all-time high of 32 people applied for seven open positions on local commissions. The commissions advise the City Council on issues including development, planning, public art and the environment. “I do... Continue
As people tighten their belts in the economic downturn, some of the first businesses to go are the small retail shops that depend on customers’ discretionary income. The economic conditions have led to a high commercial vacancy rate around town, changing the game for both... Continue
Two Bay Area scammers took a trip to the wine country on Saturday, Jan. 17, adding another retailer to a long list of businesses hit up by the duo. Their game is as follows: one woman goes into the store, picks out a number of... Continue
The proud proprietor of Seedlings Children’s Boutique in Kenwood has lined up her colorful and enticing merchandise into neat little rows one would expect to find in a well-planned vegetable garden. Leslie Cotchett opened the tidy shop on Nov. 15 in a cozy space within... Continue
strong customer relationship is the small business owner’s best weapon in a down economy. Everyone talks about customer service but few really stand out. The Sonoma Valley Economic Development Partnership and the Small Business Development Center are sponsoring a workshop to help small business owners... Continue
Community members gathered on Wednesday for the dedication of a new elm tree, which was planted on the Plaza. The tree was donated by the Sonoma Plaza Foundation to support efforts to restore the northeast section of the Plaza where damaged trees had to be... Continue
The drought is officially here. With reservoirs lower than ever, and no significant rain in sight, the Sonoma County Water Agency is preparing to act. “We’ve been asking for voluntary conservation for the last four years,” said SCWA conservation manager Carrie Pollard. Residents have cooperated,... Continue
recall campaign has been threatened against three Sonoma City Council members by Robinson Road residents who oppose a 40-unit affordable housing development proposed near their homes. On Jan. 21, the council looked at a preliminary proposal for a $14-million project comprising rentals for low and... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: I want a pet snake, but my mother is so afraid of them that if she just sees a snake, she gets sick. I think they are really neat and saved my allowance to get a boa constrictor. I told my mom... Continue