U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson today voted against his own legislation, the Conservation Easement Incentive Act of 2015, after House Republicans rejected Thompson’s amendment to pay for the bill. Thompson offered an amendment that would not have raised taxes on any individuals, but would have simply... Continue
Among the plants in my greenhouse are many in the Gasteria family, a type sometimes called "Cow's Tongue" due to their thick stems, lack of leaves and dappled surface coloration. Many Gasterias display varying patterns of white spots on green backgrounds, which vary from species... Continue
Editor: Yes, once again I thought I'd chance walking in your lovely town and once again I was threatened with losing my life! A little aside if I may. The other day I met a lovely woman. After a bit she told me of her... Continue
With opening night just weeks away, the Sonoma International Film Festival will host a Casting Call for important supporting roles: event volunteers. Several hundred volunteers are needed to greet visitors, act as ushers at screenings, work the parties and events, introduce films and provide hospitality... Continue
There’s still time to sign up for Tee Ball at the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley. Tee Ball is for boys and girls ages 4-6 (as of March 23) and the season runs March 23 through May 6. The deadline to register is... Continue
The latest food and drink news from Sonoma Valley by Sarah Stierch, Food + Drink editor [email] Valentine's Day bites... Hand-dipped strawberries available at Sonoma Market on Feb 13-14 for Valentine's Day (do we really need an excuse, though?). 500 W. Napa St. Vella Cheese is 14% off... Continue
(By Georgia Kelly) In October 2008, at the beginning of the financial meltdown, Praxis Peace Institute was in Mondragon, Spain, with a group of 20 people. We were there to study the Mondragon Cooperatives, the largest consortium of worker-owned businesses in the world. We wanted to... Continue
Our local leadership has clearly tilted towards the feminine, with capable and talented women now at the helm of local political offices in both the County and City of Sonoma. Moreover, a look at our local non-profits reveals a cast of women in leadership, helping... Continue
Sonoma County will award $5.23 million to Bay Area contractor O.C. Jones and Sons for the Highway 12 improvement project, which could resume as early as April. The highly anticipated State Route 12 Corridor Improvement Project Phase II will consist of construction of pedestrian and... Continue
A bungled home burglary, in which the suspect got tangled in the drapes before being pushed out a sliding glass door by the victimized Springs homeowner, ended with the arrest early Sunday morning of Toby Jordan Kiser, 18, of Sonoma. Kiser dropped his phone during... Continue