A Sonoma woman is safe at home following an hour-long, multi-agency hunt yesterday afternoon which included firefighters, bus drivers and a downtown flyover by the “Henry 1” sheriff’s helicopter. “Given the extreme heat today, and her situation, we put as many people on it as... Continue
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The May 13 meeting of the Sonoma Valley Unified School District began on a celebratory note, following a reception to welcome incoming superintendent Pamela Martens, who will take office at the end of the school year. The upbeat tone continued as trustees welcomed the new... Continue
Sonoma Valley High Student of the Year Nathaniel Lee (far right) with mother Theresa and brother Sam. Ryan lely/ Sonoma Valley Sun Sonoma Valley High School Student of the Year Kylee Adams with, from left to right older brother Zack, father Robert, and younger brother... Continue
Apple Moth map. Map submitted On April 20, the second light brown apple moth discovered in Sonoma Valley triggered a local quarantine and an uproar about the possibility of aerial spraying should the infestation prove more extensive. Because of the protests in neighboring counties over... Continue
At a special Sonoma Valley Hospital board meeting last Thursday, boardmembers discussed when to launch another bond measure and whether to secure the Carinalli property. After active public discussion, the board agreed that they need time to study the financial projections, the various strategic options... Continue
Vote-by-mail ballots ready for June 3 Sonoma Valley voters who’d rather cast their June 3 ballot from the post office than from the voting booth have until May 27 to notify the county clerk’s office. Vote-by-mail request forms are included with the recently mailed sample... Continue
On Thursday, May 8, the Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation presented the “2008 Pulse Awards” to three outstanding women at a springtime luncheon at the Sonoma Golf Club. Carolyn Stone, Chair, Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation gave an appreciative welcome and introduced president and CEO of the... Continue
On Saturday, 200 people gathered in the Sonoma Vets Memorial Building to celebrate Sonoma’s outstanding teachers and Laura Zimmerman, a long time friend and board member of the Sonoma Valley Education Foundation. Outstanding teacher awards went to Sandi Everett, of Dunbar School, Lynda Allen, of... Continue
Four local men are facing felony drug and firearms charges in the wake of Thursday evening’s raid that shut down a more than $270,000 Sonoma Valley marijuana-growing operation. “It was about a month-and-a-half long investigation,” said Agent Roy Giorgi, with the state’s Bureau of Narcotics... Continue
Speakers urge council to take housing stand Affordable housing and rent control featured prominently in the public comments at the May 7 city council meeting. “If we are not a community that welcomes ALL its members by providing housing and health care and living wage,”... Continue