The magical process of creation and transformation

“Alchemy,” the current exhibition at Arts Guild of Sonoma, displays art from the finalists who submitted works to the third annual National Juried Competition; the Call For Artists was open to anyone in the country. Through the subject of alchemy, artists were invited to express... Continue

Major ‘League’ honors

[caption id="attachment_98267" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Carla DePetris and Johanna Patri at League gala[/caption] The Sonoma League for Historic Preservation celebrated 50 years with a gala that included presenting three members with its highest award for preservation. Carla de Petris, Johanna Patri, and Roger and Diana Rhoten... Continue

Coming home down Broadway

The annual Sonoma Valley High School Homecoming Parade will make its way down Broadway at 1 p.m. on Friday. The traditional processional of class floats, the school band, students, teachers, and police escorts will travel from the school to a rally on the Plaza That... Continue

Sonoma Council meets on power outage, homeless parking and more

A report on the PG&E power shutoff, a first-step discussion on hiring a new Tuesday Night Farmers Market Manager, and a proposal for overnight parking at the homeless shelter, are on the agenda for the next Sonoma City Council meeting on Monday, October 21 at... Continue

Despite the backlash, PG&E says power outage was ‘the right decision’

PG&E says it made “the right decision” to cut off power to over 738,000 Northern California customers last week, and that given the choice between hardship and safety, “we will always choose safety.” The mass outage, dubbed a Public Safety Power Shutoff, was the utility’s... Continue

How to stay on your keto diet while traveling abroad

Ever since you’ve started on the keto diet, your life has been an amazing weight loss journey. We can tell, you’ve been doing great! But now, you have this vacation that you’ve been looking forward to, and you’re probably both excited and worried. After all,... Continue

When buying a car, is it better to get a loan or save up?

Car prices are constantly rising. That’s why purchasing a new vehicle is a decision that needs a lot of planning beforehand. However, the first and most important question that you need to ask yourself is, how you are going to afford the car? This is... Continue

Sugarloaf, by day and dusk

Come to Sugarloaf Park for a 'Ghosts of Sugarloaf' sunset walk and talk on Saturday, October 19. On this two-mile walk, 5 to 7 p.m. on October 19, the hike leader will recount the fascinating history of some of those that have met their maker... Continue

Open House at the sub-station

Neighbors and friends 'Meet the Deputies' -- including the very popular K-9 officers -- at an Open House at the Sheriff''s sub-station on Grove Street in El Verano. The community event on October 12 was a chance to make a personal connection with Sheriff's officers... Continue

Bridge Club is all in for Pets Lifeline

[caption id="attachment_98204" align="aligncenter" width="420"] PLL Board Members, from left: Dave Ball, Yvonne Hall, Anne Meiling, Paul Arata, Sigrid Price, Executive Director Nancy King, Kevin Shuh, Marge Sheridan, Marchelle Carlton, Toni Casamento, Elaine Smith, Sandy Drew[/caption] The Pets Lifeline Board of Directors were presented a check... Continue