The 110th Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival is rapidly approaching and will take place September 28-30 in and around Sonoma’s historic Plaza. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Sonoma’s Heritage,” honoring the Valley’s rich history and culture. The nonprofit Vintage Festival is organized each year... Continue
As I discussed in last week’s column, we sometimes feel hurt, upset or emotionally wounded by something our partner does. While we are fully responsible for our pain, it is important to communicate that pain to our partner. If we had a physical injury that... Continue
Steve Kyle in front of his bike. Photo Submitted.We turned north and headed towards Glacier National Park with stop-overs in Jackson's Hole, Wyoming and Yellowstone. Unfortunately, when we got past Livingston, Montana, the forest fires in northern Montana forced a route change. But I'm happy.... Continue
Trundling along in the Sebastiani vineyard block, just west of Fourth Street East, the Jolly Green Goddess came upon Fred Burger, who has planted Valley Oak trees to both lend shade and restore native trees to the area. Burger was snipping suckers off the trunks... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: Our three-year-old bulldog has been having seizures for the last year, and we have been giving him Phenobarbital twice daily. The other day he started having seizures every two hours all night, so we took him to the emergency hospital. They told... Continue
Nelson Staffing Opens Modesto Branch The Nelson Family of Companies has opened a new staffing office in Modesto, Calif., its 15th location in Northern California. “It is an exciting time for Modesto,“ said Gary Nelson, Chairman and CEO of Nelson Family of Companies and a... Continue
Just Joan not to be criticized Editor: Having returned from my second trip to Venezuela, I can only report what I have seen with my own eyes. The author of the previous letter to the editor criticizing Joan’s portrayal of Venezuela demonstrates a typical lack... Continue
Shame on you, Jack O’Connell. The California State Superintendent Schools reported last week that Latino and other minority students do not, as a group, attain the same academic achievement levels as white students. We know this – everyone knows this. But O’Connell made news when... Continue
Justina Montano organizes materials for Two-Way Immersion students. Photo by Ryan LelyJustina Montano has been named coordinator of the Two-Way Immersion program at Flowery School, where students learn both English and Spanish. Montano brings a wealth of experience in the field of education and a... Continue
Jim Griewe – Chorale Director to retire. MELANIA MAHONEY/Sonoma Valley SunThe Sonoma Valley Chorale’s performance at Gundlach Bundschu Winery next month marks the premiere of its 35th season. It also marks the start of a season-long tribute to Jim Griewe, the chorale’s founding director. “When... Continue