If not for the women, there’d be no tequila

Located 45 miles south of Guadalajara, in the Mexican state of Jalisco, the town of Tequila is known as the birthplace of the drink that bears its name. It's here that casual sippers drink this aromatic spirit, but there's one secret they may not know:... Continue

Sonoma council OKs cannabis guidelines

A maximum of two cannabis retailers -- one store, and one delivery-only business -- would be allowed within Sonoma city limits under guidelines approved Monday night by the city council. Now officially under development by city staff, the new rules are likely to come up... Continue

Remembering Wally Breitman

[caption id="attachment_94309" align="aligncenter" width="200"] Wally and Ken in the KSVY studios[/caption] By Ken Brown Wally Breitman was a good friend. His passing leaves a large void in Sonoma. He was born on September 22, 1939, just outside of New York City in Westchester County. He... Continue

What you’re reading now

The current best sellers at Readers' Books in Sonoma Hardcover Fiction 1. Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens Told in flashbacks and present day, the story of an abandoned six year old girl who raises herself in the wild marshes of North Carolina, and... Continue

Comedians honor the Golden Age of Patrick ‘Roadhouse’ Swayze

Mock-lauded as one of the most enjoyable bad movies ever made, Roadhouse, from 1989, the golden age of Patrick Swayze, is a magnet for sarcastic viewer commentary. For the March 11 screening, Steve Ausburne, Annie Bernstein and Torio Van Grol take the drollery to the... Continue

‘More work to do’ — Gorin kicks off 2020 re-election campaign

[caption id="attachment_94241" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Susan Gorin at the Red White Ball fundraiser on Sonoma Plaza, 2018.[/caption] Susan Gorin will seek a third term as Sonoma County Supervisor for the First District, which covers Sonoma and the Springs, Kenwood, Oakmont and parts of eastern Santa Rosa.... Continue

Who benefits most from a higher minimum wage? It’s not who you think

For years, opponents of raising the federal minimum wage have argued that we don’t need to raise the minimum wage because most low-wage workers are just teenagers trying to earn a little spending money. We’ve known that’s not true for years, but as the fight... Continue

The Winners!

THE WINNERS! Best Place to Take Visitors SONOMA PLAZA Best secret Valley getaway JACK LONDON PARK Best public event 4th of JULY PARADE Best live show or production BROADWAY UNDER THE STARS Best Thrift Store REPUBLIC OF THRIFT Best place... Continue

The follow-through

In my office, the average time that people say “I’ve been meaning to do this,” meaning preparing an estate plan, is three years. Not kidding. This means that people are hesitant to look the future in the eye, answer difficult questions, and execute. Or maybe... Continue

Sonoma bestows Alcadessa honor to Karen Collins

It was standing room only at the 2019 City of Sonoma Alcaldessa reception honoring Karen Collins Wednesday night. Read more. Continue