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Sexual assault on Sonoma bike path, suspect in custody

The man who allegedly attacked a teenager on the Sonoma Bike Path was apprehended Saturday, two days after grabbing the girl and exposing himself before running off. Arrested  was Ruben Reyes-Gallardo of Sonoma, 29, for attempt rape, sexual battery, indecent exposure and violation of probation.... Continue

Isabella Rossellini’s Link Link Circus

With her Link Link Circus, the actress presents a live “theatricalized lecture” to Sonoma, a one woman, multiple animal show that played Off Broadway last year. The tour comes to Sonoma's Sebastiani Theatre on Saturday, February 8.  She calls it “a comedic yet scientifically informed... Continue

City of Sonoma ready to renew Urban Growth Boundary

[caption id="attachment_99980" align="aligncenter" width="420"] The current UGB[/caption] City Council, Planning Commission show unanimous support for 20-year renewal Opinion by By Teri Shore The City of Sonoma is moving forward to renew its existing Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) for another 20 years by placing a ballot... Continue

Sonoma’s Rwanda connection

  [caption id="attachment_99942" align="aligncenter" width="420"] A Sonoma contingent visiting Rwanda presents a check to support the Gardens for Health program.[/caption] There is a special humanitarian connection between Sonoma and Rwanda, a tiny African country still recovering from the effects of a brutal genocide that killed... Continue

The art of prepping meat

Five rules for prepping meat from the experts at Seriously Smoked. 1. Don’t Rinse Meat Before Cooking A lot of people wash meat or rinse it before cooking but it’s not needed. In fact, doing this can actually spread bacteria around the sink and kitchen.... Continue

Democracy in action at El Verano community forum

By Anna Pier A  January 29 forum brought together over 85 El Verano community members to identify needs, the first step in setting a vision for the new decade. Maite Iturri, principal of El Verano School, opened the gathering with praise for the community which... Continue

The homelessness Tsunami

Sonoma County estimates 3,000 people are homeless in the county, and is struggling to respond to this human crisis. $11 million was recently allocated by the Board of Supervisors, this largely in response to a homeless camp now occupying the Joe Rodota trail in the... Continue