The recent GOP debate made me want to vomit. That the state of American politics has fallen so deeply into a trench of ignorance is appalling, and leaves me feeling embarrassed and ashamed. Outright lies, intentional deception, bloated arrogance, false piety; all these and more... Continue
With the assistance and support of the Sonoma Valley Historical Society, the City of Sonoma has been designated ‘Preserve America Community’ by the White House. The special status honors communities that protect and celebrate their heritage, use their historic assets for economic development, encourage people... Continue
Last week, hundreds of grassroots meet-ups for Bernie Sanders for President were held from coast to coast, with nearly 100,000 participants registered to confer on how to get Senator Bernie Sanders to be the Democratic Party nominee for the presidency. These live-stream meet-ups are sponsored... Continue
[caption id="attachment_56000" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Caitlyn & friends posted this photo on Twitter overlooking the Mayacamas Mountains in Glen Ellen[/caption] Reality show star and athlete, Caitlyn Jenner retreated to Glen Ellen in this weekend's episode of "I Am Cait." According to the Petaluma Argus Courier, Jenner... Continue
Thank to Rico Martin the drive up Highway 12 through Boyes Hot Springs is no longer drab, dreary and dull! I love the brightly painted store fronts or business signs which bring a smile to my face every time I pass them. I hope other business owners will... Continue
I don’t mind when the self-righteous, smug, condescending rightwing cretins bad-mouth liberals and whine that their free-market is being trampled by Regulations Barbarians and bleeding heart do-gooders who care about the rights of people other than white Christians. Hey, it’s a free country I’m told... Continue
Eraldi's is a real fixture on the Plaza. How did it begin? My Grandfather David lived in Sonoma and owned the Star Saloon, which was just south of Depot Park on First Street West. He decided to start a Men's store, and in 1922 opened... Continue
I like bright colors. I like the paint job on the PlainJane's/ La Michocana building. I also believe that people who don't like it have the right to their opinion. They have the right to express their opinions to the business owners and the County Supervisor with-out being... Continue
Kathy King, fund and organizational development consultant for Sonoma Overnight Support (SOS) for the past three years, has been named the organization’s executive director. She replaces Catherine Barber, who is retiring to Palm Springs. SOS operates a 10-bed homeless shelter, called The Haven, and a... Continue
Spacious Sonoma Hide-Away -- 4.5 Stars Our stay was great! Perfect spot if you want to meet people, particularly the neighbors, who came over to advise us on the volume of our outdoor music. And when our own guests came, they found lots of parking in... Continue