Donations of food are needed for Food Pantries to be held at El Verano and Flowery Elementary Schools. You can drop donations off at El Verano on Thursday. Many students rely on the school's breakfast and lunch, and the week off from school has created... Continue
Lately there is good news from bear country: in some places, including Sugarloaf Ridge State Park, where this photo was taken by a wildlife camera, and other Sonoma Valley open spaces, black bears are slowly but surely moving into old (and new) habitats. Watch the... Continue
Globalization has fractured all international barriers, allowing the maximum exchange of products, knowledge, services, and relations. With the increasing demand for imported goods and international brands among consumers, the trade continues to grow. There are a couple of reasons why you should focus on selling... Continue
Two years ago, in the tumultuous aftermath of the devastating wildfires, the Rebuild NorthBay Foundation was formed, with Jennifer Gray Thompson as executive director. The Sonoma native had previously been an assistant to Supervisor Susan Gorin. Suddenly, with the backing of developer/lobbyist Darius Anderson and... Continue
The issue of parking has come up recently; folks are concerned about providing parking for higher density housing on Donald Street, the lack of parking on the Plaza, and whether there would be enough parking if the Cheese Factory is expanded. To reduce greenhouse gas... Continue
How long have you been with the ballet folklorico Quetzalén? I began dancing with the group in 2011. A friend invited me, telling me that they specifically needed more men. I had been taking salsa classes for five years, and I was ready for a... Continue
Teen Services Sonoma has launched its’ Lovin’ Oven Culinary Academy, a free course offering in-depth training and practical experience. Chef/Instructor Paloma Apgar covers all the essentials: knife skills, equipment basics, cooking techniques, and front-of-house hospitality training. Teens completing the program will receive a Culinary Certificate,... Continue
Thursday, October 31: Halloween Costume Carnival Free fun -- spirited, but not too spooky -- for the entire family. Admission, games, bounce houses, and candy are all free, Best costume contest, with prizes. Food trucks on site. 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Lighthouse Christian Church, 700 Verano... Continue
I have lived adjacent to the fields at Sonoma Valley High School for over 30 years and have been supportive. When there were concerns, the high school and district administration reached out to my neighbors and me to get input and to share upcoming changes.... Continue
To help residents and emergency personnel stay connected during the Kincade fire, Comcast is opening 7,000 Xfinity WiFi hotspots in Sonoma and Napa Counties for free use by anyone who needs them – including non-Xfinity customers. Private Xfinity WiFi hotspots (such as those in customers’... Continue