Pink is the new red

Driving for cancer, driving awareness and driving across America, with a Sonoma stop included, is the Pink Fire Truck Tour. A volunteer team of “Guardians of The Ribbon,” dressed in pink fire suits, drive pink fire trucks across the country every year in a campaign... Continue

New arrival

A Clydesdale foal, perhaps 24 hours old, finds that walking is thirsty work. The newest member of the Castagnasso family's Clydesdale clan, pictured in an Arnold Drive pasture, was born this week. Photo by Teri Shore. Continue

Supplements and sneezing

Dear Dr. Forsythe: Are there any supplements that you recommend for pets? My dog just seems to have less energy lately and after the vet ran every test he could, we decided a good vitamin or supplement might be all he really needs. What do... Continue

To merge or not to merge…that is the question

In this difficult economy, an increasing number of individuals are suggesting that nonprofits with similar missions consider merging as a survival strategy. Before organizations consider a merger, its leaders should ask themselves if the merger will result in a stable organization that can more effectively... Continue

Attila the Hun: neighbor’s report

A recent excavation in Asia uncovered a small village near the birth place of Attila the Hun. Archeologists found a hand-written scroll from 445 A.D. tucked inside a sealed ceramic bottle. The scroll contains entries by a low-level government employee, much like a Twitter diary,... Continue

Walk…and roll

Close to 70 percent of the Prestwood student body got in on the action recently as they walked and rolled to school. This is the second year in a row that the school has participated in International Walk to School Day where students are encouraged... Continue

Summer Fun

Looking for fun activities for the kids? Check out our 2011 Summer Camp Guide or enroll them in swim schools near you for a fun and healthy activity. McDONALD RANCH Summer Day Camps Play, Learn, Explore! Qualified horseback riding lessons, swimming and water games, exciting... Continue

At last…summer is upon us

This weekend’s Memorial Day holiday typically kicks off the summer barbecue and grilling season. The Southern gal in me looks forward to this time of year when we get to enjoy the delicious joy that a little wood, a bit of smoke and that delectable... Continue

Instrument donation thanks to Jazz+

[caption id="attachment_25100" align="alignnone" width="420" caption="Sonoma Valley School District Music Coordinator, Barbara McElroy, and students from Sonoma’s Elementary Honor Band accept an instrument donation from the Union Bank Foundation during the seventh annual Sonoma Jazz+ Festival. (L-R Front Row) Students Louise Murphy, Eloy Marsical, Brenda Morales,... Continue

Cue the Q’s

If you love good food and family-style fun, mark your calendar for two upcoming Sonoma Plaza events as traditional as butter on corn. On June 5, it’s the annual Ox Roast Picnic on the Plaza. From 11a.m. to 5 p.m. food, wine and beer, kids’... Continue