Mike Benziger named Green Personality of the Year

Mike Benziger has been named 2015 Green Personality of the Year by Drinks Business, the leading spirits, beer and wine magazine in the United Kingdom. The magazine's Green Awards celebrate the work that industry leaders (both individuals and businesses) are doing to promote and incorporate sustainable... Continue

More access to cancer support program

Cancer Support Sonoma has expanded its services to a twice-weekly schedule, with appointments available from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays and Fridays. The program, which began seeing cancer patients in March, offers a range of complementary therapies to help ease the symptoms usually... Continue

Zina Lounge launches at Ledson Hotel

[caption id="attachment_49819" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Wine and food pairings are now being offered at the Zina Lounge at the Ledson Hotel (Cheri Lucas, CC BY SA 2.0)[/caption] The Ledson Hotel's Centre du Vin closed suddenly in January and we watched the French bistro-style restaurant undergo renovations (and the... Continue

Creek to Peak

Greenbelt Alliance and Regional Parks present a 4-mile walk from Sonoma Creek in Maxwell Farms Regional Park on the west side of Sonoma to the top of the Overlook Trail, Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m. The outing begins with a meet-and-greet opportunity with Teri Shore, Greenbelt... Continue

April in Carneros & Tomatomania at CornerStone [Photo essay]

This past weekend, two events took place in Sonoma Valley: April in Carneros, the annual wine and food event that celebrates the Los Carneros AVA region of Sonoma and Napa, and Tomatomania, world's largest heirloom tomato sale. Both events coincided at CornerStone, the mixed use... Continue

Local ‘Youth of the Year’ advances to state celebration

Maribel Campos, Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley's 2015 Youth of the Year, was selected as one of the three Northern California Youth of the Year recipients. Campos was chosen from more than 50,000 teen Club members in the state. She is the first candidate... Continue

A tip of the hat

Judy Baker, coordinator of the Big Hat contest for the upcoming Horses, Hats and Heroes event, gets ready for the May 2 event. “Any individual, business, team or non-profit group can enter," Baker said. "This is a chance to show off your creativity, support your... Continue

Sonoma Valley’s Mackenzie Albrecht joins Cal volleyball roster

[caption id="attachment_49680" align="alignright" width="144"] Mackenzie Albrecht (Twitter)[/caption] Sonoma's own Mackenzie Albrect has signed on with the 2015 Cal volleyball program. Albrect, a 6'1 setter and a senior at Sonoma Valley High School, will join the Cal program in the fall. Albrect is one of Sonoma County's... Continue

Council minds temper, appoints planning commissioner

‏After a lengthy discussion about naming a new member of the Sonoma Planning Commission, including disagreements over the interview and selection process, the selection of retired fireman Mike Coleman was eventually ratified by a 3-2 vote. Councilmembers Gary Edwards and Rachel Hundley were the dissenting... Continue

Council deafness on Broadway Oaks

Last night’s City Council consideration of a proposal to remove Broadway’s oak trees was notable less for its action than the conduct of the City Council. Though only four could participate, Gary Edwards having stepped-down due to the proximity of property he owns to the subject... Continue