It's been said life is like an illusion; a drop of dew, a flash of lightning, a phantom, a dream. Such contemplations have endured for thousands of years, fueling philosophers, Mystics, poets, and even scientists. But what if life is not a dream at all?... Continue
During the past couple of years, we've gone on the record numerous times calling for both an increase in Sonoma's minimum wage to $15/hr. and the generation of revenues to support the creation of affordable housing. We and various groups in the community have offered... Continue
After 61 years cutting hair in the same Springs location, John Mazza, right, hands the keys to the Boyes Barber Shop to new owner Antonio Juan. After 25 years in the Coast Guard, Juan, a South San Francisco native, went to barber school with the... Continue
By Jonathan Farrell Every small business owner knows that it takes money – for equipment, for rent, for upgrades – to make money. But without an initial stake, it’s hard to get established, which means it’s hard to get a bank loan. Philanthropist Simon Blattner,... Continue
Meet Wolfgang! Wolfgang is a 7 year old short haired black and white tuxedo male. This is a sweet cat who was adopted from us as a kitten. he was returned because of stresses in the home. He has adjusted to being in our Adult... Continue
On Saturday night, Sonoma County Sheriff's deputies chased a Buick for 17 miles on Highway 101 to Petaluma where police forcibly stopped the car and tazed the driver, who was arrested along with his an 18-year-old Sonoma Valley passenger. The car approached by police around 10:52 PM... Continue
We live in a time when it is very difficult to get something fixed – a lamp repaired, a handsaw sharpened, the battery in an iPhone replaced. Anyone who has had a perfectly good car “totaled” because insurance won’t pay the cost of body work... Continue
[caption id="attachment_64209" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Saddles is offering multiple options for Restaurant Week including this Grilled New York steak with foie gras butter (Photo: Saddles Steakhouse)[/caption] The 7th annual Sonoma County Restaurant Week is March 7-13th. Tons of restaurants throughout the county will offer 2-course prix-fixe... Continue
by Esmeralda Sanchez Moseley I am constantly thinking about leadership and reflecting on the qualities of an effective leader. I have read many books, attended seminars, and I have even obtained a master’s degree in educational leadership and policy studies. However, after all of my... Continue
Prior to the release of the EIR paperwork filed this year, the hotel's impact on the Sonoma community and the environment in general was only addressed theoretically because Measure B voters were unaware of specific aspects of the project including proposed mitigation of the problems... Continue