Sunday, March 18 Burglary suspect in no hurry A 24-year-old transient had an ax, several stolen T-shirts, wads of cash in his pockets, blood stains on his clothes — and no alibi — at 1:45 a.m. when a Sonoma Police Officer questioned him about a... Continue
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There are two things to remember about Sonoma jazz pianist Earl Blue in the short term: he once sat in with jazz guitar legend Django Reinhardt and he’s playing this Saturday in a showcase dubbed “Alone Together Again” with bass virtuoso Steve Shain. Presented by... Continue
In Sonoma, where Democrats out number Republicans two to one, a group of Democratic women has decided it's time to get organized to gain a greater political voice. They hope to establish a Sonoma Valley chapter of the National Democratic Women's Federation and are inviting... Continue
The Sonoma Valley Museum of Art hosted a free public event as part of its sixth annual Art Rewards the Student last Saturday. The museum’s Community Day featured special art activities and family-geared entertainment for the nearly 350 who attended the free event. A corresponding... Continue
At a special meeting Monday evening, the Sonoma Valley Hospital board unanimously selected Bill Boerum to fill the director’s slot vacated by John MacConaghy, who resigned in January. Boerum was the manager of the recent, successful campaign for Measure B, the five-year tax of $195... Continue
Duck pond to reopen April 8 The duck pond on Sonoma’s plaza is due to reopen on April 8, said city councilman Ken Brown. The city spent roughly $700,000 in redevelopment money to fix up the landmark pond, which was constructed by Depression-era Civilian Conservation... Continue
Chris Blakeslee and Michael Crain are bringing their combination of real estate expertise to Sonoma. Effective March 15, Blakeslee & Crain Vineyard Advisors and Brokers moved into new headquarters at 550 Broadway. Blakeslee & Crain Vineyard Advisors and Brokers is a four-year-old company formed to... Continue
The Nelson Family of Companies, which provides workforce management and staffing services, announced the addition of Steve Furtado and Lydia Wilson to its management team. Steve Furtado was hired as chief financial officer. Previously, Furtado worked at Apple Computer, Birkenstock and Lemo. Lydia Wilson joins... Continue
Council approves new old home for police At its meeting Wednesday evening, the Sonoma City Council voted to award the $4 million contract for rebuilding the structure at 175/177 First Street West, where the council chambers and police station have been located next to each... Continue
Renowned Jack London scholar and writer Dr. Clarice Stasz brings Jack London’s women to life in a lecture at the Sonoma Community Center on Thursday, March 29, at 6:30 p.m. The lecture is the first in a series of spring events sponsored by the Community... Continue