Dear Dr. Forsythe: There is a beautiful huge cat that has been coming around my back porch for the past month and I have been feeding him. He must weigh 20 pounds at least. He has long gray hair and I think extra toes, but... Continue
George F. Hellen died in Sonoma on July 15, 2008. George was the idolized husband of Elaine M. Hellen for 64 years. He was the adored father of Jim Hellen of Sonoma, Joe Hellen of Roseville, Joan Hellin of Santa Fe, N.M., John Hellen of... Continue
A fresh new group of Sonoma Valley businesses are saving money and energy – and generating excitement among staff and customers – with their sustainable business practices. Barking Dog Roasters, El Pueblo Inn, Haus, Sonoma Valley Bank, Friedman’s Home Improvement, and Wine Country Film Society... Continue
Joseph Lemas Race winner Sergio Reyes crosses the finish line. Reyes’ finished the race in just over an hour. Over 2,300 runners and wine enthusiasts from all over the world participated in the Napa-to-Sonoma Wine Country Half Marathon, which began at Cuvaison Carneros Estate Vineyards,... Continue
In March of 1987, realtor Christine Hannah and her husband Stewart began the process of moving their 17-year-old auto repair shop from Germany to the United States. Classic Cars, a repair and retail shop, got up and running by 1995, and served the North Bay... Continue
submitted photo The Indy Grand Prix of Sonoma County trophy is truly up for grabs, as both familiar and not-so-familiar faces tackle the road course. Open-wheel race fans will greet a newly unified open-wheel racing series when the IndyCar® Series comes to Infineon Raceway for... Continue
Actually, we’re GIVING the idea away – right now, right here. Read on ... We Americans tend to think that our meat comes from glass cases at the market. But it doesn’t, really. It comes from animals, who were alive for a while and then... Continue
Infineon Raceway celebrates its 40th anniversary during the 2008 motor-racing season, and the public is invited to taste a little bit of the history. The raceway is offering a limited-edition wine set that commemorates the past 40 years of racing in the Sonoma Valley, with... Continue
Pets Lifeline moving forward Editor: Times of transition are always subject to interpretation depending upon your perspective as a volunteer, staff or board member. What is “in the best interest” of any organization is almost always subject to such interpretation. And while everyone is entitled... Continue
Greg Peterson A flemenco dancer performs at the Catalan Festival. Greg Peterson Eric Symons plays the 12-string Spanish guitar. While dancers performed flamenco and sardana and the soft strains of guitar music floated through the summer air, hundreds of people sampled more tangible elements of... Continue