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It’s Lush & Green	The winter months are an amazing time to visit the valley as the hills and fields are alive with sheer beauty from welcome rains. The vineyards are dormant yet have beautiful subtle color.
Mild Temperatures!	Escape to mild weather and rainbow time! Winter daytime temperatures range from the high 40’s (a very cold day for us) to the mid 60’s making this time of year perfect for long walks and hikes in the Sonoma Valley hills as well as stopping by the wineries or visiting historic sites. There is always the promise of an early spring known to happen sometimes as early as mid February.
Special Savings!	Winter is the best time for low seasonal rates at most of Sonoma Valley’s lodging choices. Special packages are available in conjunction with the Olive Festival. See all the promotional rates at the Olive Festival web site listed above. It is also a great time to stock up with your favorites wines as many wineries offer case sales that are hard to resist.
Quieter Times!	If your idea of a Sonoma Wine Country visit includes quieter times, winter is the time to come. Time to rejuvenate, relax, and enjoy the valley without lots of traffic or lines for wine tasting at the wineries. Get to know the friendly staff and the wonderful wines in the tasting rooms.”>

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Sonoma Trashion Fashion Show

The key to dressing for weather changes in Sonoma Valley is to bring different layers. Dress styles are casual to “dressy” casual.

In early spring plan on bringing warm sweaters as well as a warm jacket to choose from. Since rain is still a possibility it would be helpful to bring an umbrella and a rain jacket or parka. Later in spring, a sweater or light jacket or both will be handy to have.

Summer time calls for a light sweater or jacket or both for foggy mornings or cool evenings. Early fall is similar to summer. Late fall returns to the sweaters and jacket and umbrella time.

Winter can be cool and stormy so a warm coat or jacket suitable for rain will be needed on cold days and nights to wear over other layers of clothes.

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City of Sonoma Electric Vehicle Charging Station:

Located at 152 East Napa Street (near the corner of
East Napa Street and First Street East).

Note: A ChargePoint Card works best to activate the charging
station. If using a Visa, Discover, American Express, or
paypass card please contact 1-888-758-4389 and the
charging station will be unlocked remotely.

For more informaiton on ChargePoint charging locations,
visit www.chargepoint.com.

Please contact (707) 938-3332 for assistance with station maintenance

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A favorite local spot perfect for jogging, walking or biking is the Bike Path which crosses the City of Sonoma on the east-west axis, passing very close to Sonoma Plaza. The prime section runs between the historic Vallejo Home (Lachryma Montis) and Sebastiani Winery.

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Poison Oak in Spring & Early Summer

Poison Oak in Late Summer & Autumn

Keep in mind the surrounding woods and fields are strewn with poison oak! This prolific, opportunistic plant can nestle inside blackberry patches, climb trees, and engulf rock outcroppings.If you even suspect you are allergic to the touch of poison oak, it is best to wear appropriate clothing and know where you can put your hands on some over the counter products in cream, gel or soap form to use before and after hiking. Poison oak changes color with the seasons and is even active in early spring before the leaves emerge.

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Jack London Sate Historic Park has an excellent network of walks and trails, ranging in difficulty from 0 to 10. For families with children who aren’t up to making the longer treks, the gentle-grade Lake Trail (2-mile loop) is very diverse and satisfying. From the parking lot it passes through a large picnic area, by historic barns and the “summer” cottage, the “Pig Palace” and silos, and around a lovely vineyard. At the edge of the woods one can continue to follow the fire road or go off to the left, up through a redwood grove to reach the Lake. From the “Bathhouse,” there are two gentle loop trails available to anyone wanting more distance but not too much exertion. The Upper Lake Trail loop is approximately a half-mile circuit and the Quarry & Vineyard Trail loop is about three quarters of a mile around. A sturdy pair of sports shoes will suffice for the trip to the Lake, but hiking boots are highly recommended for longer outings. Download the complete SVVB Hike and Bike Guide here (PDF File).

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Another trail with panoramic views of Sonoma and the Bay, from easy-to-reach vista points, is the outer loop in Bartholomew Park (just behind Bartholomew Park Winery). It is a little over a mile and a half walk or drive to Bartholomew Park from Sonoma Plaza.

There are several loop routes on these grounds, ranging from about one and three quarters to two miles in length. There is a descriptive signboard posted at each of the gated entrances to the trails.

The grade is moderately easy with occasional steep sections that are mostly articulated with curbed steps. Several shaded spots and vista points are furnished with benches. This network of trails is opened seasonally during posted Park hours – closed during the rainy season. Hiking boots are definitely recommended.

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Sonoma Valley Hospital
347 Andrieux Street
Sonoma, CA 95476
Main Line: (707)-935-5000
Emergency Room: (707)-935-5100

Directions:
To reach the hospital, from the Sonoma Plaza, go south on Broadway (the wide avenue facing City Hall in the center of the Plaza Park). Take your second right onto Andrieux Street. Sonoma Valley Hospital is four blocks down on the left. Emergency room entrance faces Andrieux Street.

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Sonoma Valley’s main newspaper (since 1879) is The Sonoma Index Tribune published weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays. The Friday issue includes a real estate section and highlights upcoming weekend happenings. Newspapers can be found at vending machines in town and at locations around the valley. Visit the web site at www.sonomanews.com

The Index Tribune also publishes a Sonoma Valley Guide and the yearly Sonoma Valley Almanac filled with information about the area. You can pick one up a free Guide or purchase the Almanac at the newspaper’s office right off the west side of the Plaza at 117 West Napa Street.

The Sonoma Sun is a weekly newspaper published on Thursdays in both English and Spanish.  Visit the Sonoma Sun’s web site at www.sonomasun.com.

For local radio shows and programs see the KSVY schedule at www.ksvy.org.

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