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Watch out for phony $100s

Somebody might be passing counterfeit hundred-dollar bills in the Sonoma Valley area. Deputies from the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Department has asked residents to be on the alert. On Feb. 17, an employee of a retail shop on the 100 block of First Street West, tried... Continue

Caton Vineyards approved for production facility

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors recently approved permits for a 12,000-case wine production facility at Caton Vineyards up Mountain Road. The 5,000 sq. ft. metal building will not be visible from the road. The facility will not hold events nor have a public tasting... Continue

SMART shops for trains

The Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) District is picking out rail cars. That may seem a bit premature, but it’s some necessary pre-planning considering that the lead times for rail car construction can be over three years. “Basically SMART is doing a full-court press... Continue

Regional pruning winners to face off in Sonoma County championship

Sonoma County’s tenth annual vineyard pruning championship will take place today at 10 a.m. with four local pruners competing for the grand prize – including cash. The top four winners from the Sonoma Valley competition were: First place - Manuel Chavez - Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards Second... Continue

Overwhelmed by dog’s health needs

Dear Dr. Forsythe: I have tried something recently that really makes cleaning my pets’ ears easier; I thought I would mention it because it seems to make the chore much less traumatic for my dogs. I place the bottle of ear cleanser in a slightly... Continue

Hospital planning still critical

The Strategic Planning Committee of the Sonoma Valley Health Care District met for over two hours on Wednesday evening, outnumbering the members of the public in attendance by 8 to 1, not counting the press. Outgoing committee chair Dick Fogg, who is continuing as a... Continue

Health tests for vineyard workers using masks

The non-profit Vineyard Workers Services has partnered with the Sonoma Valley Hospital Rehabilitation and Occupational Health Services in order to help workers get physicals required by new respiratory protection regulations. Besides ensuring that vineyard workers have a place to go when injured or sick, the... Continue

More showers this weekend

More rain is predicted for this weekend, on the heels of one of the biggest winter storms this season. The showers let up this week, but National Weather Service predictions show clouds rolling in on Friday night and a 40 percent chance of rain on... Continue

First feral spray/neuter event a success

Pets Lifeline, in association with Arroyo Veterinary Hospital, spayed 15 feral female cats and neutered seven feral male cats at the free Feral Spay/Neuter Day on Feb. 7. By 10 a.m. on that day, twenty-two cats had been trapped and brought to the Pets Lifeline... Continue