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Vote ‘No’ on Proposition 13

My husband and I have always supported schools in the Valley through sponsorship of school bonds, contributions and volunteering even though we had no children of our own.  In 2016, Measure E was put on the ballot, and once again, we were asked to vote... Continue

Surf’s up: A beginners guide to surfing

Aside from being one of the coolest activities that you can do, surfing is a soul-refreshing and enticing water sport that can get your heart pumping. But surfing communities aren’t always the most welcoming to beginners. This doesn’t mean that it’s too late for you... Continue

Six ways to make your home eco-friendly

  With the looming threat of climate change and constant reports about how human activity contributes to it, many people are looking for ways to make their home more eco-friendly. Here are six tips to make your lifestyle more sustainable and your home more energy... Continue

My, how Sonoma has changed…

Thursday, February 27: LeBaron and Lynch on Sonoma history Historian Gayle LeBaron and newspaper publisher emeritus Bill Lynch discuss ‘How Sonoma Has Changed’ in another conversational Barn Talk presented by the Sonoma Valley Education Foundation. SVHS history teacher and alumnus Andy Gibson moderates. 6:30 reception, 7... Continue

What happens if you stop taking a CBD product for an illness?

Over recent years, CBD and its byproducts have been popular for several individuals suffering from chronic illnesses, as well as those who are diagnosed with neuro-cognitive ailments. This is because of the several benefits that they acquire from the use of CBD products. However, the... Continue

Nonprofit leaders launch new collaboration

Leaders from six diverse nonprofit organizations gathered this month to launch a three-year campaign to strengthen one another, and themselves, to best deliver quality programs and services to Sonoma Valley residents. This grant program, in its second iteration since first launching in 2015, is made... Continue

Impact100 Sonoma kicks off second decade of impact

  [caption id="attachment_100306" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Amber Gonzales-Vargas, keynote speaker at the Impact100 Sonoma annual Members Meeting[/caption] Welcoming a record 68 new members for 2020, the nonprofit group Impact100 Sonoma announced a membership count of 303 as it kicked off their second decade of giving in... Continue

Don’t be confused by Prop. 13 — vote yes

All students deserve a safe, welcoming, and stimulating learning environment that supports personal well-being and academic success. However, in California, a substantial number of students are attending schools that are run down, out dated, and don't meet 21st century learning needs. That's why the Sonoma... Continue

New ‘Call of the Wild’ film gets Sonoma debut

A day before the big-budget Hollywood film The Call of the Wild opens nationally, the new film based on the 1903 Jack London novel will get a sneak-peak screening at the Sebastiani Theatre. The film, starring Harrison Ford, starts at 7 p.m., 476 First St.... Continue