Federal judge: no tribe, no casino

A request by an Indian tribe for governmental recognition, a move that could have cleared the way for a local casino, has been denied by a federal judge. U.S. District Court Judge Edward J. Davila issued the ruling Monday against the Mishewal Wappo Tribe of... Continue

Stompers announce 2015 baseball schedule

The Sonoma Stompers begin their second season at home June 1 with a three-game series against the Pittsburg Mettle. The 78-game season, with 39 games played at Arnold Field, ends August 30. Single-game tickets go on sale April 15, while the Early Bird Discounts for... Continue

Sonoma City Council has superficial interest in climate action

I attended the March 16 meeting of the Sonoma City Council where I heard presentations from the County’s Climate Protection Program, Climate Action 2020, and from the Sonoma County Water Agency and an award to a local surveyor. The surveyor reported that Sonoma Valley has... Continue

Music for Tim; road repairs; Yamada’s plan; and more

Musician Tim Casey moved here from Nashville about a year ago to make a new life for himself. He picked up gigs in Napa and around Sonoma County, often with the Mark Larson Band. On January 5, he was involved in a horrific head-on crash... Continue

Food + Drink News Bites for March 19, 2015

The latest food and drink news in Sonoma Valley. Sonoma Food Taxi has launched so now you can enjoy Himalayan food in your pajamas during your next Netflix binge! Sonoma has been notoriously limited on food delivery options for many years, but that changes today.... Continue

Seeking Old Photos of the Springs and a History Lesson

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

Some tenants still struggling through aftermath of Riverside Drive fire

(By Jonathan Farrell for the Sonoma Sun) Within weeks of the November fire that destroyed its Riverside Drive warehouse and retail outlet, the Bon Marche thrift shop had relocated down the street and was open for business. But not all the tenants of the ravaged structure, a... Continue

Hot Sonoma Night: VinOlivo Grand Tasting

This past Saturday, over 250 Sonomans and out of towners attended the annual VinOlivo Grand Tasting at the Lodge. The event showcased over 60 Sonoma Valley wineries and food purveyors all under one tent (and another room with just sparkling wine). I had never attended the event... Continue

Eilertsen’s new role at Sonoma Valley Museum

Kate Eilertsen has resigned as executive director to accept her ‘dream job’ at the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art– the newly created position of Artistic Director. In her new role, Eilertsen will focus on developing exhibitions and educational programs “that engage the community in the... Continue

Cracking the codes

Spring has sprung! I love this time of year when the fields are bright yellow and green. As I travel between my offices in Sonoma and Santa Rosa, I am reminded there are few sights more gorgeous than the Highway 12 corridor during the spring.... Continue