Every year, the ratio of boys in college to girls has fallen steadily. Last year, girls comprised 80 percent of the students graduating with honors from two and four year colleges nationwide. Meanwhile, near-epidemic rates of eating disorders, cyber-bullying and anxiety show that over-achieving girls... Continue
Wreaths Across America is coming to Sonoma Veterans Memorial Park again this year. On Saturday Dec. 11, holiday wreaths for all of the graves at the local veterans’ cemetery will arrive under Patriot Guard Rider motorcycle escort. Military members from all of the armed services... Continue
John and Adria Falcon have opened Sonoma’s first “green” hair and beauty salon in a clean, bright space in the Carneros Village Lofts on First Street West. The open and airy studio is the perfect compliment to the couples’ philosophy on haircare, beauty and overall... Continue
Marketing executive Tom Rouse was elected to the Sonoma City Council with the highest vote count among the five non-incumbent candidates. He will be sworn in on Dec. 1. While four years of policy and politics lie ahead, The Sun queried Rouse about campaigning for... Continue
Editor: We would like to take issue with the notion being put forth in local publications that Cornerstone snowmen not residing on Cornerstone property have been stolen. On the contrary, several years back Cornerstone willingly sold their Sonoman/Snowmen (and later penguins as well…we have one... Continue
Editor: I am very disappointed with my recent adoption of two kittens from Pets Lifeline. The kitties are awesome but I am disappointed in the staff. They were rude and not informative about the cats or dogs. The way the economy is, you would think... Continue
Editor’s note: The following letter was sent to David Payne, the chairman, president and CEO of Westameria Bank. Sir: I am appalled by your bank’s strategy for the Banco de Sonoma branch of your Sonoma Valley Bank acquisition. As you should know, the Sonoma Valley... Continue
Editor: In reflection on the spring and summer days gone by, I wish to thank Leo, the guardian of The Patch. One tomato, two tomatoes, three tomatoes, four! Your steadfast presence along with your knowledge of the varieties of vegetables and fruits available made each... Continue
Editor: There were many nice things said about Michael Kelley this week. He was a poet, musician, radio personality, friend, etc. But there appears to have been one, very important omission. Michael’s greatest legacy was that he was the father of three amazing children. I’m... Continue
It was 28 degrees Wednesday morning. Unbelievable. Crisp and cold and a beautiful morning for a quick hike up the Overlook Trail. It was icy in patches but quiet and still. The animals, save the birds, must have been sleeping in as there was simply... Continue