Sonoma, I have some good news and I have some bad news. The good news is very, very, very good. It is very yummy news to say the least. I could not be happier to report that we are about to get a whole lot... Continue
Sonoma is enjoying an energetic theatrical resurgence, thanks to the companies that make up the Sonoma Theater Alliance. Over the past five years, a variety of visions have been produced on the Rotary Club Stage at Andrew’s Hall, from familiar who-done-its to full-blown musical extravaganzas,... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: Last weekend while my girlfriend and I were waiting to have lunch at one of our favorite restaurants located at our mall in Corte Madera, I was shocked to see that one of the people waiting had a pet rat crawling... Continue
By now, you probably know someone who is living a gluten free lifestyle. Recent studies show that 15 to 20 percent of consumers are seeking gluten-free choices, and this number is rapidly rising. So, what is this all about? Should you be gluten free? Well,... Continue
Why do people make such odd comments after the death of friends? It kind of throws me: “Oh well, she wasn’t into health foods and fitness” or “He stressed too much…” Maybe it’s true but isn’t it odd – blaming and criticizing dead community? Hey,... Continue
Richard Wagner, the German musical genius of dubious personal behavior, wrote and produced some of the most stunning and memorable operas ever performed. Among others, “The Flying Dutchman” and his “Ring Cycle” of four operas, running a combined total of over 20 hours, contain soaring... Continue
Dear Bonnie, I have some tax problems and find that I will soon have to deal with the people at the IRS. Needless to say, I’m terrified. Do you have any good advice for me? - Susan P, Sonoma Dear Susan, I’ve got plenty of... Continue
This week I discuss one of Sonoma’s own, Mr. Henry Weyl. While most simply pass by Weyl’s buildings extending from the corner of First Street West and Spain, specifically the Sonoma Hotel, Weyl was one of Sonoma’s mover and shakers in the latter part of... Continue
Editor: Sonoma Valley voters should vote for Joe Krovoza for Assembly! Krovoza, a water resources attorney by training, is the only candidate endorsed by major environmental organizations including the Sierra Club, the California League of Conservation Voters, Clean Water Action, and Sonoma County Conservation Action.... Continue
Editor:Your article about the Vintage car festival featured the beautiful Shadow. The interview with Steven Earle was informative, but failed to mention that much of the car's history was in California. My late husband, Barry Evans, was the chief mechanic and Don Nichols from Salinas... Continue