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Kathleen Hill: Good News, Trump News and Valentine’s Meals

Picazo Café reopens The Chavez family just announced that they are now able to serve customers inside Picazo in a warm and cozy atmosphere free of smoke and smoky smells.  Since a very sad fire last August 15, father Salvador, “Don Chava,” has been barbecuing... Continue

Violence

Imprinted for violence? How biology and beliefs mold killers. Violent ideology can be imprinted or "downloaded" into the brain Continue

High School Booster Club’s Boots & Buckles Tickets Are LIVE!

Happening Friday February 7th! Don't miss an unforgettable evening filled with music, dancing, delicious food, and a chance to make a difference for our students and community. This fundraiser is a wonderful opportunity to bring our community together, enjoy a fun night out, and support... Continue

Editorial: SDC – An Avalanche of Failures

This is the only way to describe what’s happened in relation to the Sonoma Developmental Center (SDC) since its closure. The closure alone was the first rock to tumble; disabled residents and their families were relegated to vagaries of care in a harsh landscape of... Continue

Itching

Your parents were right: Scratching an itchy rash really does make it worse. Now we know why, thanks to new research that uncovers how scratching aggravates inflammation and swelling Continue

Larry Barnett: More Human Than Human

What is to become of us? Or rather, what is to become of those of us in modern civilization? This is an essential question, but it’s not being asked seriously as the rush into a world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) gathers increasing momentum. Some have... Continue

Beer

Climate is changing the taste of beer so new hop varieties are being bred to be more resistant to the changing climate Continue

Sonoma Valley Awaits Release of Fire Evacuation Time Study

VOTMA's release of the now completed Fire Evacuation Time Study by KLD Associates is expected soon. The accompanying photo shows the cars backed up during the 2017 fires. The history and purpose of the study are explained on VOTMA's website this way: On March 1,... Continue

Sonoma Valley Hospital’s Annual Community Report is Available

The theme of Sonoma Valley Hospital’s 2024 Annual Community Report is Healing Here at Home. Entirely bilingual, “This year’s theme underscores the hospital's commitment to delivering high-quality, accessible healthcare to its neighbors and friends,” says CEO John Hennelly. “Of note is our recognition by the... Continue