Feeling the urge to cast a line into the water, or to sleep in a tent high in the mountains where a million stars drift overhead? It’s summer, time to get away from cities and pavement and head for your favorite outdoor spot. Whether it’s... Continue
Planet Organics (www.PlanetOrganics.com), the Bay Area’s award-winning organic and artisanal food home delivery service, is relocating its warehouse operations to the old Nicholas Turkey Co. facility at 19445 Riverside Drive in Sonoma. The company moved into the new facility on June 1 and became operational... Continue
The annual Sonoma Lavender Festival will be held Saturday and Sunday, June 16 and 17, at the Sonoma Lavender Barn in Kenwood. The festival celebrates its eighth year by adding special lavender cooking classes that will raise money to support the activities of the Valley... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: I write this hoping you will put the word out to all those dog owners of both large and small dogs here in Sonoma who believe that because their dog is friendly he/she doesn’t need a leash. I walk many times a... Continue
There’s something about home that is comforting to people and animals alike. Familiar surroundings, noises and routines have a calming effect on the day. Despite the benefits of being at home, many people regularly rely on outside boarding for their pets largely due to lack... Continue
If I had to choose one wine to drink this time of year, especially in a relaxed and casual setting, it would be rosé. Hot weather calls for something refreshing and crisp, and although an un-oaked chardonnay or sauvignon blanc will do, there is something... Continue
This summer at the Sonoma Community Center, beware of lions and tigers and bears, not to mention whales, sharks and jellyfish! Starting June 18 and running through the summer, the community center will offer weekly art camps for Sonoma Valley youth. The theme of this... Continue
Planet Organics, an organic and artisanal food home delivery service, is relocating its warehouse operations to the old Nicholas Turkey Co. facility at 19445 Riverside Drive in Sonoma. Concurrent with the move, Planet Organics will actively be seeking to buy more products from Sonoma-area organic... Continue
New vehicle-extrication equipment purchased by the Sonoma Valley Fire & Rescue Authority was used within days of being put into service recently. New hydraulic spreaders, cutters, rams and power units used to free persons trapped after a vehicle crash were purchased as part of a... Continue
The City of Sonoma is seeking applicants to serve on several city commissions. In addition to openings for regular positions on two commissions, the city also is seeking applicants for "alternate" positions on each commission. New guidelines for the participation of alternates at commission meetings... Continue