The Sonoma County Water Agency on Monday called for a "cooperative regional effort and immediate and long-term assistance" from the State Water Resources Control Board, Department of Fish and Game, and National Marine Fisheries Service for assistance in managing the Russian River system to meet... Continue
The Sonoma City Planning Commission at its July 12 meeting had a two-hour study session regarding environmental impact outlined in a sustainability status report on infrastructure improvements, water, wastewater and greenhouse gases. This report is associated with an update for the city council and the... Continue
The Sonoma City Planning Commission at its meeting last Thursday approved the application for a new bicycle tour and rental business to be located at 1177 Broadway. With five locations in San Francisco, Blazing Saddles Bike Rentals and Tours has been operating for more than... Continue
We all enjoy a right to privacy, guaranteed to us as Americans by the U.S. Constitution. Right? Well, actually, that "right" has been divined by judges only in the last 50 years or so, and it has been used to justify other rights, including that... Continue
Was Wooly Weeder necessary? Editor: Regarding Epicurious' column about food served at the Jacuzzi Family Vineyards Winery opening party, did you have to identify the kabobs as Wooly Weeder lamb? Rosemary Hinz Water use already frugal Editor: I have written the following letter to the... Continue
Former Missouri Governor Lilburn W. Boggs headed across the uncharted western plains for California in 1846 for several reasons. He nursed a secret hope to become Governor of California, if it should become a state. He had heard it was wonderful country. And he wanted... Continue
I was on the local ABC (Channel 7) evening news a few weeks ago. I was kind of disappointed, because I didn't think anyone saw the piece, but as it turns out, the right person saw it. This is how the story goes.... A couple... Continue
Submitted Material Great poster artwork is a must for Sonoma Salute to the Arts. This year’s 22nd annual food, wine, and arts festival, to be held August 3 – 5, 2007, features artwork by noted artist Claudia Wagar. Her Salute to the Arts Goddess offers... Continue
When I started my winery 20 years ago, I had a modest plan to make a few hundred cases of Carneros chardonnay harvested from the best vineyard in my brief career here, the Sangiacomo Vineyard. I thought that in making a modest living and growing... Continue
A 44-year-old Kenwood woman was killed Tuesday night when the car in which she was riding was struck by an out-of-control automobile on Highway 12 near Oakmont. Jane Beverly Todd was sitting in the front passenger seat of a 2005 Honda Civic being driven by... Continue