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Published 13 hours ago9/11 Ceremony Dedicates New Memorial at Sonoma Fire Station
The Sonoma Valley Fire District (SVFD) hosted a memorial celebration for the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks today, at the installation of its new… The post 9/11 Ceremony Dedicates New Memorial at Sonoma Fire Station first appeared on Sonoma Valley Sun .
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Published September 11Plein Air Festival September 19 in Sonoma Plaza
10am – 4pm Art show and Sale. The post Plein Air Festival September 19 in Sonoma Plaza first appeared on Sonoma Valley Sun .
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Published September 10Cartoon by Hilary: “It’s sort of a Scorcesean, PTA-ish, Wes Anderson…”
Hilary Campbell is a New Yorker Magazine cartoonist, humorist and author who just happens to have been born and raised right here in Sonoma. The post Cartoon by Hilary: “It’s sort of a Scorcesean, PTA-ish, Wes Anderson…” first appeared on Sonoma Valley Sun .
Snapshot: Cool relic of a cool era
Maybe you’ve seen it? The flamingo? The bird statue advertising the Flamingo Resort & Spaat Fourth and Farmer’s Lane? The City of Santa Rosa designated the sign a historic landmark in 1997. It’s a cool relic of a 1950s California aesthetic. Lots of locals know the sign, but have…
Midweek menus for Healdsburgers
We’ve all read about the downturn in the wine economy, with its dread forecasts and images of ripped-up vines. But people keep coming to Healdsburg on holidays and weekends, or whenever the latest “cool small town” poll comes out. In between times, though, people still live here,…
Can Larry Laba walk away from the Russian River?
Despite various interpretations of the meaning of the acronym, SOAR stands for “Somewhere On A River, which is always where I dream of being,” Larry Laba said, as if he knew from the outset what motivated him.
V-ball girls even the score
“I think these are the first two set-five wins I’ve had with this program, which is really exciting,” coach Jonathan Nuttall said after their wins last week against Middletown and Credo.
Double resignations stun Hounds fans
Two key coaches resigned this week and it is unusual, unexpected and totally logical. Both men have over 20 years of experience in the coaching role, most of it in Healdsburg, more often than not in successful if not record-breaking, years. Both men have offspring playing in…
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Published 111 minutes agoCalifornia’s SB 868 Allows the Public to Use Plug-In Solar Panels
SB 868 would, until January 1, 2030, exempt a portable solar generation device, as defined, from all interconnection requirements imposed by state law, the commission,… The post California’s SB 868 Allows the Public to Use Plug-In Solar Panels first appeared on Sonoma Valley Sun…
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Published 1 hour agoCity Council to Consider Adopting New Remote Public Access Policies for Meetings
Below is text and recommendations by Sonoma’s City Attorney regarding an upcoming agenda item coming before the City Council at it meeting of September 16. … The post City Council to Consider Adopting New Remote Public Access Policies for Meetings first appeared on Sonoma Valley…
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Published September 11Radio Play Features John and Abigail Adams
KSVY Broadcast Celebrates America 250 The Sonoma Valley Historical Society invites the public to tune into Radio KSVY 91.3 FM to listen to the dramatic… The post Radio Play Features John and Abigail Adams first appeared on Sonoma Valley Sun .
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Published September 11Sonoma For Nepal – A Flood Relief Charity Dinner 9/22
Join the Himalaya Sherpa Club of Sonoma for an evening of food, love, and hope in support of Nepal flood disaster relief. Sonoma Veterans Memorial… The post Sonoma For Nepal – A Flood Relief Charity Dinner 9/22 first appeared on Sonoma Valley Sun .