Greetings, Sonoma. It’s September, and one of the busiest months of the year for me as a nutrition coach. Kids are back to school and parents are ready to take on their “summer seven.” That’s right. You’ve heard of the “freshman fifteen” for college students,... Continue
Until recently, the only way for nonprofit leaders in Sonoma Valley to hone their leadership skills was to travel outside the Valley for training – with no follow-up coaching available. Now, through the generosity of Jeni Nichols, owner of Sonoma Leadership Systems (SLS), local nonprofit... Continue
Package labeling has become the art of deception, the intentional use of language to confuse and deceive the consumer. This is particularly obvious as food companies seek to exploit the organic food movement, currently the fastest-growing segment of the food industry, but the cosmetic and... Continue
Well folks, I completed the five week intensive program at Options for Animals College of Animal Chiropractic in Wellsville, KS. After two days of testing, I am also certified by the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association (IVCA). I chose Options College because it is the only... Continue
Editor: The newly formed relationship between Sonoma and Takaj, Hungary seems to have inspired a renewed interest in Agoston Haraszthy and the Buena Vista Winery. Harazthy established the Buena Vista Winery 1859 with the intention of producing more and better wines from European plantings, and... Continue
The annual Girl Scout membership drive is underway. Local girls and their families are invited to participate in a fun activity, meet new friends and sign up for Girl Scouts at three upcoming events. Girl Scouts is available to all girls ages 5 to 17,... Continue
Carol and Sam Morphy’s Red Grape restaurant, now in its 10th year on First St. W. off the Plaza, has been named the Business of the Year by the Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce. Chamber CEO Jennifer Yankovich called “the local dining hotspot” an “exemplary... Continue
Every town needs a charming little neighborhood spot to pop into for a lovely Friday night date, a quick bowl of pasta any old evening, or a special occasion dinner with your sweetie. Cafe La Haye is exactly that sort of spot. There is never... Continue
The raceway in Sonoma and its fans helped local blood banks hit the jackpot on Tuesday as nearly 100 people donated blood at the raceway’s 12th annual High-Speed Blood Drive. The raceway partnered with the American Red Cross and the Blood Centers of the Pacific... Continue
Sal Chavez, a business owner who grew up attending local schools, has been chosen to fill the empty seat on the Sonoma Valley Unified School District board. By unanimous vote Tuesday night, Chavez was named to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Cam... Continue