Arts Guild opens May show

The Arts Guild of Sonoma opens its May exhibition with the Opening Reception on Saturday, May 2, 4 pm - 7 pm at 140 East Napa St. Artists, friends and the extended community are invited to attend this lively social gathering and enjoy local wine and... Continue

Rossi’s 1906 now open for lunch

[caption id="attachment_50568" align="aligncenter" width="263"] Enjoy the sunshine for lunch and dinner at Rossi's 1906 (Rossi's 1906)[/caption] Voted Sonoma Valley's best BBQ in the Best of Sonoma Valley 2014 Reader's Poll, Rossi's 1906 is now open for lunch. Lunchtime diners put their orders in at the... Continue

Group forms to ban leaf blowers

When a ban on gas leaf blowers narrowly missed passing in 2013, many people lost hope that anything would change. This year they had another chance to speak up, Councilmembers listened, and the issue was reopened for consideration. Some residents formed Sonoma Neighbors Against Leaf... Continue

‘General’ information about Sonoma walking tour

George Webber, local historian, actor and “professional multiple personality artiste,” returns to the Sonoma Plaza as General Vallejo to lead the walking tour, “The General Tells All.” Webber said he’s very happy to bring the General back to the beautiful Sonoma Plaza once again. “The... Continue

Crash course: Sonoma Food & Wine Tour

Renee ReBell founded the Sonoma Food & Wine Tour last year to celebrate the cuisine, wine and history of Sonoma. The first of tour of its kind in town, ReBell guides participants on a 3-hour walking tour of the Square, with visits to restaurants, tasting rooms and food purveyors.... Continue

Season opener

In a local tradition so exalted it’s nearing holiday status, the Valley of the Moon Certified Farmers’ Market opens the 2015 season on Tuesday, May 5. City Council-members will cut the ceremonial ribbon, followed at 5:30 p.m. by the equally ceremonious ringing of the cowbell,... Continue

‘Sustainability’ must be more than a word

Since the Industrial Revolution humans have set in place trends resulting in excessive global warming, alarming species extinction, air and water pollution, and over-consumption of natural resources, the consequences of which threaten not only the integrity of our environment but our very survival. Sustainability --... Continue

Meeting topic: Shaping SDC’s future

Members of the Sonoma Developmental Center Coalition believe that the best hope for “saving” the Center is not to fight for the status quo, but to develop an entirely new vision for how the facility can serve a host of community needs and still provide... Continue

A lifetime of athletic achievement, and still competing

Although Nancy Dito, 66, will is a member of the Sonoma Bocce Club competing in next month's Sonoma Wine Country Games, she's a relative newcomer to the sport of bocce. But she brings to the game a wealth of athletic skills in other sports forged in competition... Continue

Sonoma Raceway won’t pursue music festival, event expansion

More than a year after submitting its initial application to the County, Sonoma Raceway has abandoned its effort to modify the track’s use permit to allow for a multi-day music festival. The change comes after assessing the likely costs and timetable associated with getting the... Continue