Rafael Hernandez leads visitors on horseback through vineyards at Larson Family Winery. Sampling wine in the tasting room is one thing, but actually spending time with the grapes is an altogether different experience. These three Sonoma Valley wineries have found a variety of ingenious ways... Continue
Jamie Durie, host of The Victory Garden on PBS. Photo by Ann Johanssen. Motorists who frequent Highway 12/121 south of Sonoma have come to expect some order of “roadside attraction” peeking from the perimeter of Cornerstone Gardens, the walk-through showcase of installations by world-class landscape... Continue
The Humane Society & SPCA of Sonoma County urges pet owners to keep their pets cool throughout the summer season. Pets depend on their human companions to keep them safe and provide adequate water and shelter from high heat conditions. Do not leave pets in... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: I want to get a dog and I really like Labradors. Do they make good guard dogs? Also, can you tell me if they shed? Thanks. Kristin, Sonoma Dear Kristin: Sorry, but they are not the best guard dogs. Some can be... Continue
Vanessa Robledo Vanessa Robledo, president of Robledo Vineyards, has been selected as Entrepreneur of the Year by Latina Style Magazine. The award is given to Latina women who have distinguished themselves and their communities through innovative and dedicated business practices. Vanessa Robledo is the first... Continue
With crews arriving from as far away as Greece and New Zealand, California firefighters are struggling to contain hundreds of wildfires burning throughout the state – while trying not to leave unburned areas unprepared. “We’re in good shape locally – stretched, but able to handle... Continue
In what Planning Commission chair Raymund Gallian described as “the shortest meeting in eons,” the agency has given an official and enthusiastic thumbs-up to the framework for a more bike-friendly Sonoma. “While no plan is going to be perfect, this one goes a long way... Continue
A five-vehicle chain-reaction collision Friday morning at the intersection of Highway 12 and Arnold Drive closed the roadway for 1-1/2 hours but caused no major injuries. The crash occurred around 11:35 a.m., when a 70-year-old Santa Rosa woman speeding southbound on Highway 12 in a... Continue
A repeal of cuts in Medicare reimbursement to doctors and a new survey showing significant support for Sonoma Valley Hospital will help administrators steer toward the bond measure they say will keep the hospital running. Results of the June, 2008 Dresner, Wickers and Associates survey,... Continue
An information tag is attached to some twist ties explaining precautions to be used in handling. Following the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA)’s presentation before the board of supervisors last week, several issues remain unclear. How much of a pest is the light... Continue