The Sonoma Valley Unified School District has set up a schedule of special board meetings designed to educate and get feedback from the public about how upcoming budget cuts will affect the Valley’s schools. The problem is how to get that same public to attend... Continue
A car driven by an elderly woman accelerated through a parking space at the Sonoma Valley Center on Tuesday afternoon, slamming it against the building but somehow avoiding major damage to two glass storefronts. The woman, who likely hit the gas pedal instead of the... Continue
Sonoma City Councilmember Joanne Sanders said Monday she intends to run in 2010 for the 2nd District state Senate seat currently held by Pat Wiggins. The district encompasses parts of Sonoma and Solano counties, including the cities of Vallejo, Benicia and Santa Rosa, and all... Continue
Docile, doe-eyed alpacas were the stars of the show at Brookfarm Alpacas’ open house over the weekend. Debbie and Mark Emery have been breeding, showing and shearing alpacas for the past three-and-a-half years and throw open their Glen Ellen farm’s doors during National Alpaca Farm... Continue
In Sonoma County, commuters can expect the following road work and traffic control issues: Sonoma Mountain Road in Bennett Valley will be subject to traffic control for brush cutting on September 29 and 30. Delays are to be expected and alternate routes are recommended. Also... Continue
A plan to install speed bumps on a dangerous Boyes Hot Springs street has officially been pushed to the curb. County officials have told Vallejo Street residents that there is no budget to pursue the project that neighbors believe was underway in early 2006. “Where... Continue
On Saturday, Oct. 10 the Valley will celebrate “all things bicycling” at the second annual Sonoma Springs Bicycle Festival. The event, which takes place in Depot Park, will run from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with many opportunities to learn about bike safety and facilities... Continue
The school board is toying with creating a mission statement that would help guide the actions of the district and the approach it takes towards educating the Valley’s students. Many suggestions have been batted about at past meetings, none satisfying to the group as a... Continue
[caption id="attachment_12657" align="alignright" width="156" caption="Mary F. Kofmehl, J.D."][/caption] Mary F. Kofmehl, J.D., passed away on Sept, 11, 2009 at her home in Sonoma. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph Leo Kofmehl of Sonoma; her father, Sgt. (Retired) George F. Morse of... Continue
Love shack Editor: As a previous opponent of Emmy Kaplan’s latest venture, Emmy’s Spaghetti Shack, I have to say that I have been won over by Emmy’s since its opening. My fears over loud music, late noise and drunkenness have proven to be unfounded. Living... Continue