Ledson Winery has been racking up the victories for its fantastic wine varieties, especially its zinfandels. They recently took top honors at the 2008 Orange County Fair, one of the most critically acclaimed judgers of wine in the United States. It won “Best of Show... Continue
B.R. Cohn Olive Oil Company has announced the release of a new variety of olive oil, the first-ever citrus blend in the company’s history. Their Extra Virgin Meyer Lemon Olive Oil will be presented in an elegant 200 milliliter Italian glass bottle to be purchased... Continue
Saluting “Getting It Done” The Working Men and Women of Sonoma Valley Friday July 4, 2008 Around the Plaza and behind City Hall 9 a.m. Plaza Celebration begins 9 a.m. Speaker’s Corner – amphitheater 10 a.m. Parade begins 11:30 a.m. Hometown Band concert 11:45... Continue
Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley Sun Manuel and Kimberley Azevedo, owners of La Salette Restaurant. Customers at LaSalette may not realize it, but every time they dine at the restaurant they are helping children in need. Owners Manuel and Kimberly Azevedo have established LaSalette Restaurant Children’s Charities... Continue
Space is still available for this summer’s two-week session, which starts July 14. Spanish Camp offers days of fun-filled activities – cooking, salsa, dancing, crafts, games, gardening, even tennis – all presented to your child in Spanish. Not only do the children learn new skills,... Continue
Time alarm clock went off: oh wait, it’s summer, no alarm clock, Minutes spent thinking of activities and adventures to embark on: 30, Number of activities thought up: 3 (eat, sleep, write) With summer stretching lazily ahead, it’s easy to get caught up in the... Continue
Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley Sun Barbecue essentials include a “Danger Men Cooking” apron, unbreakable plastic stemware, festive platters and stainless steel cooking utensils. On July 4, 1776 our founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence and handed Americans yet another reason to throw a party. The... Continue
Plaza ducks neglected Editor: If you and I were responsible for a number of fowl, and we openly admitted to not feeding them, totally relying on their food from strangers, knowing full well that the food selected by these strangers was not healthy and was... Continue
Everyone enjoys something slightly different about July 4, and at times past we’ve been especially excited about the fireworks, or the parade, or the hot dogs. With the holiday tomorrow, we do hope that everyone can slow down and enjoy some reflective time. Ah, would... Continue
As we drive around the Sonoma Valley focusing on getting to our destinations, it’s easy to take the natural feature that defines the Valley for granted — Sonoma Creek. Reminding Sonoma Valley residents and visitors of the creek’s presence and importance is the objective of... Continue