Land on Napa Road that most recently was home to a turkey farm would go back to its roots – namely, grape vines – under a proposal to build a new winery on the site of one of California’s first vineyards. Plans for the 256-acre... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: My dogs have had discharge coming from their eyes for the last couple of weeks. I keep wiping it away but it comes back the next morning. First one dog had it, now both have it. Is this an allergy or an... Continue
Sonoma’s Paul Pedroncelli Jr. said his goal for Saturday’s race at Infineon was “to stay in one piece.” Although his car lost a few parts along the way – the hood and bumper had to be removed after a pre-race collision with a track wall... Continue
The wine news in Europe last month was lively, fresh, concentrated, and had a lingering aftertaste. It was also, surprisingly, mostly pink. Considering that the last time pink wine got our attention was in the early ‘70s when Sutter Home introduced a new wine called... Continue
Tuesday night’s special school board meeting was nothing if not wholly depressing. Assistant Superintendent of Business, Justin Frese doled out the bad news by way of a PowerPoint presentation that had audience members wincing slide-by-slide. By Frese’s own definition, the situation is “very serious.” “This... Continue
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors at its regular meeting on Tuesday approved two projects to help alleviate the potential for flooding within City of Sonoma limits. While the First Street West Conduit Project is complete, during winter rains the inlet structure at the north... Continue
Community Foundation Sonoma County has named Tania Amochaev, Harriet Derwingson, Herb Castillo and Whitney Hall to its board of directors. David Voss is the new board chair, Pete Golis is chair-elect and Linda Kachiu is treasurer, while outgoing chair Barbara Graves is secretary. Recently installed... Continue
A state bill that would allow Sonoma Valley Hospital to directly hire and employ doctors – an ability called critical to the hospital’s survival – has cleared the California State Assembly and will be heard by a Senate committee next week. AB 646, which would... Continue
[gallery=74] What’s making you smile this summer? From precious to awesome to just plain silly, here are a few of the special moments we invited readers to share. Slices of summer life that will make this season last forever. It’s your turn. Capture one of... Continue
One of three suspects arrested for the 2007 shooting death of teenager Luis Miranda in Maxwell Park has been convicted of second-degree murder. Juan Carlos Perez, 25, of American Canyon, faces at least 15 years in prison, a sentence that could be increased based on... Continue