Four men were arrested a week ago today when police swooped down on the El Verano Market and recovered top-shelf wine, champagne and liquor believed to have been stolen from Safeway supermarkets by a shoplifting ring. Santa Rosa Police detectives on May 20 began investigating... Continue

The Sonoma County Water Agency on Monday called for a "cooperative regional effort and immediate and long-term assistance" from the State Water Resources Control Board, Department of Fish and Game, and National Marine Fisheries Service for assistance in managing the Russian River system to meet... Continue

The Sonoma City Planning Commission at its July 12 meeting had a two-hour study session regarding environmental impact outlined in a sustainability status report on infrastructure improvements, water, wastewater and greenhouse gases. This report is associated with an update for the city council and the... Continue

The Sonoma City Planning Commission at its meeting last Thursday approved the application for a new bicycle tour and rental business to be located at 1177 Broadway. With five locations in San Francisco, Blazing Saddles Bike Rentals and Tours has been operating for more than... Continue

A 44-year-old Kenwood woman was killed Tuesday night when the car in which she was riding was struck by an out-of-control automobile on Highway 12 near Oakmont. Jane Beverly Todd was sitting in the front passenger seat of a 2005 Honda Civic being driven by... Continue

There is still time to sign up for Summer Camp at the Boys & Girls Club. Each week is filled with theme-based activities and a variety of special guests. Daily activities include nature walks, arts and crafts projects and in door and out door games.... Continue

The Sonoma City Planning Commission at its meeting on Thursday approved the application for a new bicycle tour and rental business to be located at 1177 Broadway. With five locations in San Francisco, Blazing Saddles Bike Rentals and Tours has been operating for more than... Continue

July 14th: summer’s half over, if you’re the pessimistic sort. For the optimists among us, we’ve still got half a summer’s fun yet ahead. What to do in Slownoma? Certain locals gripe that there’s far too little, while others can’t seem to fit it all... Continue

Representative Mike Thompson (D-Napa), whose district includes the Sonoma Valley, voted this week for what a statement from his office said was “the largest single investment in college financial aid in more than 60 years. This legislation approved by the House will help millions of... Continue