The first Americans had seemingly mystical powers over life’s mundane challenges, like weather. With a little meditation and a whole lot of dance, it’s said the Indians could make it rain. Cool trick, if you’re dependent on crops and stuff. But we—aficionados of the modern... Continue
One of the 3rd Annual Sonoma Jazz + Festival’s primary goals is supporting music education and outreach, and folks at the festival have come up with a new angle: Family Night. Buy an adult ticket at any level to LeAnn Rimes and Robert Cray’s Thursday... Continue
Deli manager Julie DeMartini and owner Angelo Ibleto in front of Angelo’s Deli on Highway 121. Photo by James GolwayRich, aromatic, zesty, spicy, thick, sweet, sometimes robust, often subtle, but always with that certain basic flavor that says: “This was made by Angelo!” “What can... Continue
It has long been council policy, albeit not in written rules of order, that any member of the city council could add an item to the council agenda. This has been an open-ended right, completely unencumbered by the opinions of other councilmembers or city staff,... Continue
UGB petition drive headed for success Editor: This letter corrects the inaccuracy of statements that cast doubt on the success of the UGB petition drive. Nothing could be further from the truth. In less than 30 days, we obtained the required amount of signatures (600)... Continue
We still thought it was worth pursuing – the “free” hospital that Cirrus Health Group wanted to build on Eighth Street. Despite the troubles that arose among Cirrus, the Sonoma Valley Health Care Coalition, and the Sonoma Valley Health Care District Board of Directors, concerning... Continue
“Like looking for a polar bear in a snowstorm.” That’s the metaphor that breast surgeon Charles Elboim used on April 25 to describe what it’s like to use the Sonoma Valley Hospital’s current film-based mammography machine to view tumors inside a younger woman’s breast tissue.... Continue
The Sonoma City Council voted unanimously to allow the 47-year-old Chevrolet signs on Napa Street in Sonoma to remain following simple maintenance The Chevrolet signs became an issue before the Sonoma Design Review Commission back in November of 2004 when the previous owners applied for... Continue
This year's Muse dinner and auction event, an annual fundraiser for the Sonoma Community Center, raised over $90,000 for arts and cultural programming at the Center. This year’s honoree was lauded local scribe Jack London, author of such books as “Call of the Wild” and... Continue
Tickets are on sale now for the 2nd Annual Carneros Heritage Fest scheduled for June 1 and 2. Hosted by the Carneros Wine Alliance, the Fest will feature a weekend of activities showcasing the Carneros region’s acclaimed wines, cuisine, history and rustic environs. A special... Continue