On tap: beer release party to benefit firefighters

Sonoma Springs Brewing Company throws its annual Sottile Red release party on November 11 to mark the anniversary of the three-alarm blaze that torched the back of its home at 19449 Riverside Drive. The event, with food and live music, takes place from 1 to 6 p.m. in... Continue

Sonoma Valley death notices

John George Berger, 88, of Sonoma, passed away October 23, 2017. Mary Rita Browning, 87, of Sonoma, passed away October 5, 2017. Ronald E. Cartwright, 48, of Eldridge, passed away October 17, 2017. Marlyn Frederick Cornelius, 60, of Sonoma, passed away October 29, 2017. James... Continue

What to feed a movement

When Julia Turshen found herself frightened and dismayed after the last election, she responded by doing what she does best—she wrote a book: Feed the Resistance. Meet the “cookbook superstar and noted chef whisperer." The interview. Continue

PG&E to offer free wood removal in fire areas

Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is offering its customers assistance in cutting down and hauling away larger wood from their property at no cost. Customers can now request wood removal for qualifying hazard trees PG&E cuts down near its power lines to help ensure... Continue

Classes for new moms

The next Mother and Baby series – four weekly sessions covering what to expect after the child arrives – will be presented by Sonoma Valley Hospital beginning November 20. The series covers breast and bottle feeding, relationship changes, newborn care, mom care, and what to... Continue

Well grounded

Saturday, November 4: Mountain Cemetery Tour Trail Steward Fred Allebach, author of the city’s Mountain Cemetery guide, leads the way though the historic graveyard, founded in 1841, to share stories about its more notable and interesting long-term residents, some buried in simple plots, others in grand, sculpted crypts.... Continue

Cannabis discussion must include teen health

As the founder and Director of R.I.S.K. Sonoma (Resources, Information, Support and Knowledge), a parent support network, I wanted to respond to criticism the City Council’s allocation of funds to screen the documentary “The Other Side of Cannabis: The Negative Effects of Marijuana on our Youth.”... Continue

Documents lost in the fires

I’ve been flooded with emails and calls from clients asking about their legal documents. Some are just curious about what would have happened, while others lost everything including their computers and legal documents. Obviously, many people are curious, so I decided it was worth writing... Continue

Concocting new cocktails

With the title of “Sonoma’s Best Bartender” on the line, local mixologists employ all the tricks of the trade for the 11th annual Sonoma Bar Battle on Saturday November 4, 6 p.m. at the Sonoma Veterans Building. The cocktail throw-down challenges teams to concoct... Continue

Beware of FEMA scams

The Sonoma County District Attorney warns residents of scams involving fake applications for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) assistance. DA Jill Ravitch said her office has received several reports from residents whose personal information, including their social security numbers, had been used to file a... Continue