In Sonoma, we eat drink and are merry all year long. Truly, this little City knows how to party. We also know how to appreciate good quality food and being healthy. I love running into people who share stories with me about their health routines... Continue
The Valley of the Moon Chamber Ensemble’s annual Christmas Concert, on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 18, covers a wonderful range of holiday tunes sacred and secular, familiar and obscure. Definitely uplifting. But before the voices carry you away, note who’s playing backup. When the group couldn’t... Continue
A Sonoma woman, 52, was surprised to receive calls and texts regarding her escort service, definitely not her line of work. Seems like a vengeful frenemy had posted the fake notice on Craig’s List… Those Tweets and Facebook updates about your holiday trip? A good... Continue
More than 500 people enjoyed a day of holiday cheer at Infineon Raceway on Saturday at the 7th annual Race to the Holidays Christmas Party. The raceway hosted more than 225 Sonoma Valley children and their families at the event, which featured caroling with the... Continue
Recent births at Sonoma Valley Hospital Nicole Marilyn Vallejo Castro 6 lbs. 9 oz. female born October 30, 2011, to Maria E. Castro and Fernando Vallejo. Juilan Calderon-Cervantes 9 lbs. 13 oz. male born November 7, 2011, to Monica Cervantes and Miguel Calderon. Rocky Jason... Continue
“Good morning Audré,” I murmur, slipping out from under the covers. “Good morning, Larry,” Audré replies, “Do you want me to begin preparing your tea?” “Not yet, thanks,” I mutter, walking to the bathroom. “Lights dimmer please, Audré.” I blink as the illumination drops a... Continue
Each year, The Sonoma League for Historic Preservation honors projects that exemplify its goal of preserving and protecting the historic character of the town. With its 2011 Preservation Awards, the league recognized five properties and two outstanding Sonoma residents for their efforts to maintain Sonoma’s... Continue
Socks for the young, socks for the older amongst us and socks for everyone in between – and I do mean everyone. The Square’s new Sox Appeal truly does have something for every person on your gift-giving list. Owned and run by Sonoma local Jeannette... Continue
As I sit pondering this week’s column, “I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus,” has now officially been stuck in my head for the third day in a row and I’m tempted to switch up my daily morning routine with a pumpkin spice or egg nog... Continue
[caption id="attachment_28005" align="alignnone" width="420" caption="The Boys & Girls Clubs 2011 Youth of the Year candidates are, from left to right: Gemma Bolaños, Anelyn Burquez, Ely Hernandez and Gene Truong"][/caption] Four candidates have been selected for the Boys & Girls Clubs’ annual Youth of the Year award. The 2011 candidates... Continue