Just Joan
“Let’s love each other and work together”
05/08/2008
Whatever it is that you regard as ‘your people,’ God created every single one of us. more...

Public Citizen
The sutra of the heart of financial knowledge
05/08/2008
True understanding of the vast workings of the economy are reserved to those who have mastered the perfection of financial wisdom, bestowed upon them by the great masters of Wall Street. more...

Nomaville
Satori in Sonoma
05/08/2008
In my capacity as Media Czar (a title management still refuses to bestow upon me, despite my persistent threats to grow a beard, don a chest full of medals and accept the eventual overrun of my empire by communists), I make it a daily task to have at least one “aha” moment as regards my work. more...

Sonoma Valley Music Scene
Mother’s Day picnic at Morton’s with Natasha James
05/08/2008
Morton’s Warm Springs is hosting the first of many acoustic shows at the historic picnic grounds this Sunday, May 11, with the Natasha James Trio. more...

Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor
05/08/2008
Ideas for City Council Editor: City Council “To Do” List: 1) A rock-solid manufactured home condo conversion ordinance. more...

Epicure
Epicurious
Maria Robledo and Jan Wahl celebrate big birthdays in Sonoma, plus Mother’s Day brunches
05/08/2008
Local winery grande dame Maria Robledo, whose Robledo Family Winery 2006 Chardonnay was served at the the White House on Monday for Cinco de Mayo, received a surprise tres leches birthday cake at the Robledo-Carneros Bistro & Wine Bar Cinco de Mayo celebration Sunday. more...

News
BIA decision due for casino in Rohnert Park
05/08/2008
Fears recently stirred at a supervisorial debate, that an Indian casino planned for Rohnert Park could end up on Route 37 land, may soon be put to rest. more...

News
Sonoma feels world grain squeeze
05/08/2008
Analysts are predicting that the worst food inflation since 1990 could double this year, according to a May 5 article in the San Francisco Chronicle that cited drought and bio-fuels production as building a “silent tsunami” of the highest food prices in 30 years. more...

News
The Docket
05/08/2008
Wednesday, May 7: Among the topics discussed at last night’s Sonoma City Council meeting were graffiti abatement and enfordcement; development of city-owned Affordable Housing Opportunity Sites; and the state-sponsored transfer of Skaggs Island from the Department of the Navy to the San Pablo Bay National Wildlife Refuge. more...

News
RAC looks into Mulberry Ave. fixes
05/08/2008
A pilot project for street improvements got the tentative go-ahead last week from the Springs Redevelopment Advisory Committee. more...

News
Quick response contains blaze
05/08/2008
The line came down, the field went up – but the driver is safe. more...

News
Sonoma discount drug program
05/08/2008
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors has approved an agreement with National Association of Counties (NACo) to bring its Prescription Drug Discount program to Sonoma County residents. more...

News
NEWS BRIEFS
05/08/2008
Moth quarantine in Sonoma The California Department of Food and Agriculture announced on Monday the 15-square mile boundary of the quarantine imposed after a second moth was discovered in Sonoma on April 20. more...

Reporter's Notebook
Public Works gets new digs
05/04/2008
The old saying that “the cobbler’s children go shoeless” is no longer true of Sonoma’s Public Works Department, which is settling into a new building – complete with functional bathrooms and heating. more...

Reporter's Notebook
Flood: “It’s what we do!”
05/05/2008
To extraordinary people, extraordinary deeds seem ordinary. “It’s what we do,” said Nora Flood, Director of the Sonoma Charter School, who was among the honorees at Three House MultiMedia’s “Sunnys” Community Awards Celebration at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, on Friday. more...

Reporter's Notebook
Free prescription discount cards
05/07/2008
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors has approved an agreement with National Association of Counties (NACo) and CVS/Caremark Inc. to bring the NACo Prescription Drug Discount program to Sonoma County residents. more...

Reporter's Notebook
Jailbirds for a day
05/08/2008
Eleven local leaders will be jailed today – and, so they and the Muscular Dystrophy Association hope, bailed, as well. more...

Reporter's Notebook
Hospital board opts for time
05/09/2008
At a special meeting Thursday night of the Sonoma Valley Health Care District, the board members discussed when to launch another bond measure and whether to secure the Carinalli property. After active public discussion, the members agreed that they need more time to study the financial projections, the various strategic options and the extent and nature of the community’s support. more...

'Our View' Editorial
Who’s the best for us?
05/08/2008
Ballots are out now for the June 3 election, and members of the fearsome foursome, as some have called the four individuals vying for the supervisor position in Sonoma County District 1, are feeling the heat. more...

Police Blotter
Arrests & Incidents
05/08/2008
Friday, April 25 7 a. more...

Sun On The Street
The Sun Asked:
05/08/2008
“Given me life. more...

Two Minute Warning
Two-Minute Warning
05/08/2008
Name: Drake Norup Position: Middie Team: Petaluma River Cats – Pups Best thing about lacrosse: “checking people” The sport lacrosse is most like: “Hockey” Name: Alex Thompson Position: Attack Team: Petaluma River Cats – Juniors Best thing about lacrosse: “checking people” The sport lacrosse is most like: “Water polo” Name: Jack Biagi Position: Attack Team: Petaluma River Cats – Pups Best thing about lacrosse: “scoring” The sport lacrosse is most like: “Soccer” Name: Dexter Norup Position: Middie Team: Petaluma River Cats – Juniors Best thing about lacrosse: “the speed of the game” The sport lacrosse is most like: “Soccer” . more...

Sports
Boys drop two of three; Lady Dragons nearly pull off upset
05/08/2008
The Sonoma Dragons dropped two critical league contests last week before rallying for a 6-4 non-league victory Saturday night against visiting Terra Nova. more...

Sports
Athlete of the Week
05/08/2008
To date the Athlete of the Week column has recognized Sonoma Valley athletes excelling at the high school level. more...

Home & Garden
Update your home’s interior with seasonal colors and decor
05/08/2008
Of all the rites of spring, the one that brings the most joy is giving your home a fresh look, especially on the inside. more...

Home & Garden
Solar lighting brightens gardens, lightens energy bill
05/08/2008
As the days keep getting longer, everyone gets accustomed to abundant sunshine. more...

Obituaries
Obituaries
05/08/2008
Janeth Louise Seller, longtime Glen Ellen resident, passed away on Friday, April 25, 2008 after an illness. more...

Community
Sunnys gala a smashing success
05/08/2008
More than 200 guests attended the Three House MultiMedia Sunnys Community Awards gala on Friday, May 2, at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn. more...

Community
COMMUNITY BRIEFS
05/08/2008
Salute to Education The Sonoma Valley Education Foundation hosts the Salute to Education Dinner on Saturday May 10 at 5:30 p. more...

Community
The Carolyn J. Stone Center celebrates Women’s Health Week
05/08/2008
All through the week of May 11, the Carolyn J. more...

Feature Story
Zero in on your landscape’s focal point
05/08/2008
In landscape design, focal points are used to draw the eye to a central area, a special man-made feature or a spectacular plant. more...