Led by President Trump, Republicans have repeatedly been attacking Democrats as democratic socialists. Now, President Trump has leaped ahead calling for full-blown Soviet-style state socialism! A few days ago, he tweeted: “Our great American companies are hereby ordered to immediately start looking for alternatives to... Continue
Despite being made for less than a frat house’s annual beer budget, the 1978 comedy Animal House was a big fat hit, launching numerous careers (John Belushi, director John Landis, writer Howard Ramis) and innumerable knock-offs – rowdy, boozy takes on college life free of... Continue
[caption id="attachment_97523" align="aligncenter" width="420"] From Sonoma Splash, an early rendering of a proposed outdoor pool for the Verano property.[/caption] Having sold the Verano Avenue land initially proposed for the project, the nonprofit Sonoma Splash is now focused on bringing a community pool to Sonoma Valley... Continue
Miranda Ives takes a last look around her successful (but small) restaurant, soon to move into a larger space, as The Sausage Emporium, on Sonoma Plaza. “After two fantastic years at this current location, we are looking forward to opening our new and improved cafe,... Continue
Jon Early wanted to, still wants to, open a cannabis dispensary in Sonoma. Such a business is of course legal in California. But when exploratory talks with city officials went nowhere, he formed Sonoma Citizens For Local Access, and hired an expert (not cheap) to... Continue
[caption id="attachment_97536" align="aligncenter" width="420"] That's Roger Rhoten in the cockpit, and the bust of Emile Faber, fictional college founder, on the hood.[/caption] Animal House comes to the Sebastiani Theatre on Monday, but 'Deathmobile,' used for frat-house revenge in the infamous parade scene at the movie's... Continue
The following letter has been sent to the Sonoma City Council: Request to the Sonoma City Council to vote to place a ballot measure on the March 2020 Primary Election or at the latest a ballot measure on the November 2020 General Election in order... Continue
Anabelle Hunter, Ash Ward, and Suzanne Olson, representing Sonoma Valley High School’s Wildlife Center, introduce their honored reptilian guests to patrons of the Red and White Ball. The annual fundraiser for the Sonoma Valley Education Foundation was held August 24 on the Sonoma Plaza, and... Continue
EDITORIAL PG&E is planning to shut down electricity to the Sonoma Valley to prevent wildfires in the event of a major wind event that might knock down high-tension power lines. Their advisory says the electricity might be off for as many as four days to... Continue
PG&E is planning to shut down electricity to the Sonoma Valley to prevent wildfires in the event of a major wind event that might knock down high-tension power lines. Their advisory says the electricity might be off for as many as four days to a... Continue