Sonoma Valley News Story #1

Huffman salutes wind-powered winery

Assemblymember Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) presented his Sustainable North Bay Award for July to Sonoma’s Anaba Wines on Tuesday.
“I am pleased to recognize Anaba Wines for their environmentally responsible winemaking and energy efficient business operations,” commented Huffman after touring the facility with proprietor John Sweazey and Director of Winemaking Jennifer Marion.
Anaba, located in [...]

July 28th, 2010 | Continued

Sonoma Valley News Story #2

Council member Gallian names scholarship winner

Aspiring wildlife cinematographer Thomas Conaway is the recipient of Sonoma City Councilwoman Laurie Gallian’s second annual Sonoma Sustainability Scholarship.
The scholarship is awarded to a recent Sonoma Valley High School graduate, planning to attend Santa Rosa Junior College in the upcoming school year, with a desire to improve the environment.
Gallian made the $1,500 scholarship possible by deferring her council pay from January [...]

July 28th, 2010 | Continued

Sonoma Valley News Story #3

Bobby Schimm, SVHS grad, receives prestigious award

Sonoma Valley High School 2010 graduate, Bobby Schimm received the prestigious NACo Presidential Scholarship recently awarded by the National Association of Counties, a national organization representing over 3000 counties nationwide. Schimm was selected by Sonoma County 1st District Supervisor, Valerie Brown, as one of only two four-year scholarship award receipients. Brown is the current President [...]

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City Party takes over the Plaza

The Sonoma Community Center pulled off another fabulous City Party on Tuesday night with most of the Valley in attendance. To get the ball – er, hoop – rolling, Bene Rather-Taylor and her group, Spin It Hoop Troop and Friends performed unparalleled feats with hoops. The performance was followed by a hoop contest [...]

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Sonoma Valley News Story #1

Huffman salutes wind-powered winery

Sonoma Valley News Story #2

Council member Gallian names scholarship winner

Sonoma Valley News Story #3

Bobby Schimm, SVHS grad, receives prestigious award

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City Party takes over the Plaza

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