Much ado was made before the hometown parade on July 4 about water, specifically its projection in balloons or from hoses. In the end, the fire trucks rolled, the hoses sprayed, and no one, so far as we know, complained about that. But we think... Continue
Libertarian’s take on immigration Editor: Here’s a libertarian’s take on immigration. Start with three beliefs: Borders must be secure from breach by terrorists. Immigrants are an asset to – not a drain on – the economy. Immigration quotas should be based on the nation’s need... Continue
joseph lemas/special to the Sun Sachiko Kanenobu was the only female artist on Japan’s first independent record label, Underground Record Club.Sachiko Kanenobu may be in the midst of a musical comeback, but the modest Glen Ellen resident is taking it all in stride. Last year,... Continue
Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley Sun Donald Clement (foreground), Bob Wiebusch and Patti Baker practicing yoga at the Creekside Village. Steeped in centuries of history and tradition, yoga offers a multitude of benefits for people at all stages of life and can be especially helpful as we... Continue
Until I got involved in church in my late 30s, I had few relationships with people much older than I was. Like many Americans of my generation, I left the town where I grew up and lived in places far from my family. I practiced... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: What is the weirdest thing you’ve ever removed from a pet’s stomach in surgery? Allie, Sonoma. Dear Allie: Funny you should ask. I have a story to tell you. I sometimes wish, for pet’s sake, that all underwear were the edible kind.... Continue
A few years ago, Sonoma resident Susan McQuaid faced a dilemma. Five days a week her husband drove to his law office in downtown San Francisco. Anyone who has made that 120-mile, four-hour-or-so round trip knows what a toil it can take on the spirit,... Continue
Nicholson Ranch Players from left to right, Kerry Daly, Jaime Love, Nancy Vandegrift, Julia Holsworth, will be performing in “The Mrs. I Mean Ms. All American Housewife Pageant ‘77.” Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley SunIt’s almost too easy to ridicule beauty pageants. The TV broadcast itself offers... Continue
The Friedman’s ad in the Sun inspired me to “shuffle on down to the lumber yard” (à la “Ma Perkins” of ‘50s radio fame) to check out what they had currently in their garden department, and Jerry needed some white paint that would actually stick... Continue
Babe Ruth 13’s Game One: Novato 7, Sonoma 5 Game Two: Santa Rosa 13, Sonoma 3 (Sonoma eliminated) Babe Ruth 14’s Game One: Friday 7/13 vs. Rohnert Park at Doyle Park (Santa Rosa - 5:00) Babe Ruth 15’s Game One: Novato 3, Sonoma 2 Game... Continue