Photos by Joseph Lemus When Juan Pablo Montoya (JPM to the NASCAR fans) comes to Infineon this Sunday, June 22, he will be considered the favorite to retain his winning title of last year, especially in view of how he got to the front to... Continue
Ryan Lely/Sonoma Valley Sun Singer-songwriter Byron Burt performs his one-man show “Songs of the Dark Lord,” Sunday, June 22 at 7 p.m. at the Barking Dog on Highway 12. A darkly clad fixture of the Sonoma music scene, Byron Burt is likely the most congenial,... Continue
Here in California we see our fair share of excellent wine vintages. Compared to many of the world’s more weather-challenged winegrowing regions, where the differences between average and great vintages can often be quite pronounced, we tend to enjoy more consistency. For the most part,... Continue
Submitted Photo Desserts for kids to celebrate the upcoming NASCAR Save Mart 350 in Sonoma on June 22 at Infineon Raceway. Racing fans of all ages might love these sweet treats, which are easy to make and serve in honor of the NASCAR Toyota/Save Mart... Continue
Maria Taylor & Johnathan Rice will perform at the first ever Summer Indie Concert on July 12 at Gundlach Bundschu Winery. Nik Freitas will be the opening act. Guests will be able to enjoy the concert under the stars in the winery’s Outside Ampitheatre. The... Continue
Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley Sun Susan Blue designing a bouquet in her floral studio behind her home on Broadway.While all these things may not usually be found in the same place, at Sonoma Flowers, it’s part of the whimsical charm of the family run business. “We... Continue
Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley Sun Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn concierge Judy Mendel helps hotel guest Jose Briones of New Jersey, with directions to local wineries.When men want to impress their fiancées with their proposals, they turn to Judy Mendel – as long as they’re guests at... Continue
Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays. It’s a great time to be with our family – including the pets. But it’s no fun if you have a dog who gets frightened by fireworks. We need to help our canine and feline friends through... Continue
Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley Sun Karen van Kayne helps her clients with living trusts, life insurance, long-term care insurance and annuities. After her husband died unexpectedly 17 years ago, Karen van Kayne was left in Corte Madera with five children, including two-year-old twins. As a result,... Continue
Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley Sun Cartoonist Linus Maurer worked closely with Charles Schultz on the “Peanuts” comic strip. Maurer is the namesake for “Peanuts” character ‘Linus.’The Art Instruction Inc. school in Minneapolis – famous for its promotional “Draw Me” matchbook covers – was a collegial kind... Continue