At the city council meeting Wednesday night, vice-mayor Ken Brown called Governor Schwarzenegger’s plan to close 48 state parks “ridiculous,” and he urged the council to support the Save Our State Parks Campaign. “The Governor’s proposal to close 48 state parks will affect everyone,” said... Continue
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Molds digest organic material and thrive in damp environments. Submitted photo Got mold? After our recent cold, rainy weather, the answer might well be yes. Left unchecked, mold can damage your home and belongings, and may even harm your health. Molds are simple, microscopic organisms... Continue
Brian Grant joins Exchange Bank Brian Grant has been named Customer Service Manager at the newly remodeled Sonoma Branch of Exchange Bank. He brings five years of banking experience to Sonoma, starting as a customer service representative, and working as a real estate loan agent... Continue
In a surprise turnabout, residents of Rancho de Sonoma have refused to sign an agreement with park owner Preston Cook, of Rancho Sonoma Partners, LLC, after their attorney called the document, as presented, unacceptable. The agreement reportedly would force them to support the park’s conversion... Continue
The Sonoma Valley Hospital is not alone in its troubles. At the board meeting last week, the news that raised eyebrows was not about the cash flow (doing better) or the review of what the $45 million bond measure will buy (unchanged since last report),... Continue
Sonoma Valley Hospital CEO Carl Gerlach said at a recent meeting of the hospital board of directors that part of the success of the turnaround process can be attributed to having attracted 11 new doctors. Here is a list of the new doctors: Laura Pak,... Continue
City Council At its meeting on March 5, the following items were to be discussed: 1. Update on issues related to the Montini property. 2. Resolution of opposition to Governor’s proposed closure of State Parks. [requested by Councilmember Brown] 3. Discussion of the Extended Producer... Continue
Micaela Philpot, principal of Sonoma Valley High School, resigns as of June 30. Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley Sun Micaela Philpot, principal of Sonoma Valley High School, has resigned, as of June 30, at the request of Sonoma Valley Unified School District Superintendent Barbara Young. In a... Continue
From left to right: Markay Schroeder, Fred and Nancy Cline and Tim Boeve at the WillMar Center for Bereaved Children fundraiser hosted by Jacuzzi Winery. Submitted photo WillMar Center for Bereaved Children netted nearly $7,400 from the four-day Italian designers trunk show of fine Florentine... Continue
“Preposterous,” said council member August Sebastiani, part of the Sonoma City Council’s ad hoc committee. The Rancho de Sonoma residents’ representative had accused him, at the city council meeting Wednesday night, of giving them inappropriate advice. The issue was a proposed agreement between Preston Cook,... Continue