Sarah’s day in the Springs: La Hacienda Taqueria

The most happening joint in the Springs has to be La Hacienda Taqueria (939-8226 | 17960 Sonoma Hwy, Sonoma). The brightly decorated Mexican restaurant has been serving up affordable, large portions of family friendly Mexican food for years and has won many a "best Margarita"... Continue

First meeting on new Springs master plan

[caption id="attachment_56686" align="aligncenter" width="360"] (Art by Michael Acker)[/caption] “We are only limited by your comments and vision,” Supervisor Susan Gorin told the good-sized group that turned out for Monday's community meeting for updating a master plan for the Springs. The meeting began with an informative presentation... Continue

Sarah’s day in the Springs: Creekside Cafe

[caption id="attachment_63948" align="aligncenter" width="314"] Huevos Rancheros at Creekside Cafe are a feat to be reckoned with (Photo: Sarah Stierch)[/caption] When I asked on Facebook where I should have breakfast in the Springs the winner was unanimous: Creekside Cafe (996-8062, 239 Boyes Blvd, Sonoma). Owner Michael... Continue

A Springs spring treat: Lovin’ Oven Lemon Crunchie Cookies

[caption id="attachment_63941" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Lovin' Oven's Lemon Crunchie Cookies (Photo: Teen Services Sonoma)[/caption] Meyer lemons are still in season and who doesn't love a tangy, sweet lemon cookie?! This issue's recipe is compliments of Springs-based non-profit Teen Services Sonoma's Lovin' Oven. The Lovin' Oven is... Continue

‘Hot Springs Hop’

Artist Jill Valavanis has created the public art piece “Hot Springs Hop,” a series of geometric shapes resembling shadows that encourage kids to hop, skip, and jump as they move along the path. Kids can travel the path differently each time by hopping only on... Continue