Today’s column begins with several updates on Springs projects. The creation of the Central Sonoma Valley Bike Path took an important step forward this month when the Sonoma Valley Unified School District Board granted an easement to the County allowing the bike path to cross... Continue
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Here’s another advantage to living in the Springs instead of the City of Sonoma – we pay less for water. With the exception of the small percentage of Springs’ residents who get their water directly from wells, we get our water delivered to us by... Continue
I’ve heard all the excuses; I’ll be dead, it’s not my problem, I won’t be here, it’s my kids money not mine, etc. – unfortunately this is flawed thinking. Yes, estate planning documents are for death, but what else? In today’s world of medicine amazing... Continue
Sometimes great little learning opportunities come through my office that I want to share but there aren’t quite enough to create an entire article. Essentially, these are a number of short stories with great lessons on how to avoid estate-planning messes… before it’s too late.... Continue
Considered to be the biggest eyesore in the Springs, the former Uncle Paddy’s at 15 Boyes Boulevard near the Sonoma Mission Inn, next year will be transformed into an upscale pizza restaurant. The owner, Karen Waikiki, has drawn up plans that involve tearing down the... Continue
Boyes Hot Springs resident Michael Acker is seeking old photographs and family snapshots for a book he’s writing about the history of the Springs. The book, titled “Picturing the Springs,” will be published by Arcadia Books as part of its “Images of America” series. Acker... Continue
We can’t avoid tragedy, but we can plan for it. Although, the opening quote may sting, it is the truth. Tragedy doesn’t discriminate and it doesn’t wait – we’ll see his face again. But rather than fearing tragedy, we should plan for it. Recently, Sonoma... Continue
The Sonoma County Health Services Department will present a proposed ordinance March 3 to the Board of Supervisors that would put a cap on, and eventually reduce, the number of tobacco and e-cigarette retailers in the Springs. The ordinance calls for requiring tobacco and e-cigarette retailers in Sonoma County’s unincorporated... Continue
While the weather continues to be gloomy, your estate documents’ future doesn’t have to be. When drafting your documents keep two things in mind in order to help them “weather the storm” of life: first – draft documents that will stand the test of time... Continue
Because there was no “Springs Eternal” column in December, I have a lot of news and updates for you this month. The latest regarding the Highway 12 sidewalk project is that the County Public Works Department plans to open bids the first week of February.... Continue