Vintage House Senior Center of Sonoma has been approved for a $3,500 grant from the Sonoma Valley Fund, a local nonprofit, to address one of the main concerns plaguing seniors – transportation. The resulting project will facilitate seniors’ access to programs and activities available in... Continue

City to refund assessment revenues Residents of three maintenance districts recently dissolved by the City Council have a good chance of getting their money back – if they can prove it’s theirs. The council unanimously approved the idea 4–0 at its July 16 meeting, with... Continue

Local girl makes good lamb “I wish I could pick two, but I can only pick one,” lamb judge Gail Christian said July 22, going on to compliment the quality of lamb shown by local youth at this year’s Sonoma County Fair. “But I think... Continue

It’s been nearly a month since California’s two no-cell-phones-while-driving laws went into effect, and Sonoma drivers are getting the message – even when they break the rules. “It’s ’I know – I haven’t gotten my thing,’ or ‘I forgot,’” Sonoma police Sgt. Dave Thompson said... Continue

For the fourth time this year, Sonoma Valley firefighters have been dispatched as part of a statewide force – this time, to the Telegraph Fire near Yosemite. Sonoma Valley Fire and Rescue Authority Capt. Sean Lacy, Engineer Medic Les Bender, and engineers Jack Ayers and... Continue

A Novato man is facing corruption charges in connection with selling used water meters from a variety of Northern California locations including Sonoma. U. S. Attorney McGregor W. Scott and FBI Special Agent-in-Charge Drew Parenti announced on Friday that Sheldon Morris, 76, of Novato, had... Continue

Two boys, aged 12 and 14, were arrested Saturday following a plague of tire-slashing Thursday and Friday in Glen Ellen. The 12-year-old from Glen Ellen and his fellow suspect from Boyes Hot Springs were booked at Sonoma County Juvenile Hall for felony vandalism, conspiracy and... Continue

“I wish I could pick two, but I can only pick one,” lamb judge Gail Christian said, going on to compliment the quality of lamb shown by local youth at this year’s Sonoma County Fair. “But I think the little girl’s lamb is just a... Continue

If you’ve ever wondered what goes into making the thin blue line, the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Department would like to show you. The free, 16-week course gives participants a history and overview of the county’s criminal justice system, and an in-depth examination of the department’s... Continue