Dear Dr. Abbie: Our cat just went to the vet for a yearly check-up. His blood work showed a high blood glucose level. The vet wants to do more testing to see if he has diabetes. He seems fine. Does he need more testing? –... Continue
Sitting here in the “land of the free” while much of the world struggles with democracy and reorganizing society, I can’t help but contemplate the meaning of freedom. Tossed around liberally by conservatives, freedom as a word seems to have morphed into a convenient catch-all... Continue
I remember, like it was yesterday, the first time I sat at a sushi bar, the first time I even walked into a Japanese restaurant. I was fifteen. I was nervous and jumped a little when I slid the chair from under the bar and... Continue
Nearly $400,000 in proceeds from the 2011 Sonoma Wine Country Weekend, a series of events jointly produced by the Sonoma County Vintners and the Sonoma Valley Vintners and Growers Alliance, were distributed today to 26 Sonoma County beneficiaries. “Sonoma Wine Country Weekend, which sold out... Continue
Sonoma County is launching the first phase of a project dedicated to providing garden spaces and increasing community access to healthy food. On Wednesday, April 4, a public meeting is being held where interested parties may learn more about the “County Land for Food Production”... Continue
Founded in 1982 on the back porch of Helen Clary’s home, along with a passionate group of community activists, Pets Lifeline has been the safety net for companion animals in the Sonoma Valley for 30 years and, to this day, is the only animal shelter... Continue
It’s the purses that are used; the women will all look fabulous for the “Old Bags Luncheon in Celebration of Women,” on Friday May 18. The Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation will honor two exceptional individuals for the significant impact they have had throughout the community.... Continue