Sonoma Valley News Story #1

Traffic Alert

Motorists should be aware of the following road conditions for the week of February 7.
In Sonoma County:

- On Highway 101 from Steele Lane to Windsor River Road two lanes in each direction will be closed from Monday night/Wednesday morning through Tuesday night/Wednesday morning, 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.
- Commerce Boulevard beneath Highway 101 in Rohnert [...]

February 8th, 2010 | Continued

Sonoma Valley News Story #2

Dragons victorious on court

In separate contests Saturday night against the Healdsburg ‘Hounds, the Sonoma Valley High School basketball teams prevailed. Playing at home, the girls team won decisively by a score of 53 to 29, while the boys, playing in Healdsburg, pulled out a 57-52 win, sweeping their rivals this season and keeping Sonoma’s playoff hopes alive. [...]

February 7th, 2010 | Continued

Sonoma Valley News Story #3

Missing exterminator arrested in Reno

The curious case of Bryan Scobey, who disappeared from Sonoma in his company’s truck and was later reportedly selling tools for spare change in Yreka, has been solved. The 35-year-old Santa Rosa exterminator and part-time DJ was arrested Wednesday in Reno.
Bail has been set at $25,000. Scobey faces embezzlement charges in Sonoma County.
Reported missing from [...]

February 4th, 2010 | Continued

Cover Story

More to the Guild than a gallery

Photos by Melania Mahoney
Even longtime Sonoma residents frequently mistake the Arts Guild of Sonoma’s East Napa Street location for just another one of Sonoma’s beloved but ubiquitous art galleries. The Arts Guild of Sonoma is in fact the oldest continually operating organization of its kind in California and for more than 32 years, it has [...]

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