Summer is coming to a turbulent end with demonstrations of national turmoil in Charlottesville and of universal acts of kindness in Houston. Both are a reminder of who and where we are as a nation and a community. Perhaps this is a good time to... Continue
When it comes to getting older, the best coping strategy, though not the most practical, is denial. After all, you’re not getting older, you’re getting better -- only with more ear hair. Then again, some practical tips could come in handy along the way. Here’s... Continue
The fastest growing population in America is that of people over 85. California is growing older too, and Sonoma Valley's senior population is increasing faster than the state average. Housing, transportation and social services that older people require are not keeping up. Demographically this is... Continue
[caption id="attachment_83168" align="aligncenter" width="420"] In addition to ringing Sonoma Plaza, 'I Choose' banners proudly fly at Sonoma Valley High School.[/caption] By Sarah Ford You have probably noticed, and maybe wondered about, the new banners circling the Plaza, each one featuring a child’s smiling face and... Continue
A year in the making and with the help of 150 volunteers, St. Leo the Great Church marked its 50th Anniversary with a joyous celebration on August 26. Over 600 people participated in masses (in both English and Spanish) and enjoyed festivities including food, live... Continue
A rally to Defend DACA and Dreamers will gather in the front of Sonoma Plaza at 5:30pm on Wed., Sept. 6, in support of DACA (Deffered Action for Childhood Arrivals Program.) Supporters will gather in front of City Hall, at Broadway and Napa Street. Continue
As a young girl, Erin O'Reilly dreamed of becoming a ballerina. Now, after a series of ambitious steps, her career has taken a big leap forward. As the daughter of Patty O'Reilly, artistic director of Sonoma Conservatory of Dance, Erin grew up surrounded by dance,... Continue
Local representatives reacted today to President Trump’s decision to end the Deferred Action of Childhood Arrivals (DACA) initiative, a decision that could lead to nearly a million young people losing their right to work in this country, and potentially being deported. Rep. Mike Thompson I... Continue
Using a technique to render the suspect temporarily unconscious, a Sonoma police officer chased down and subdued an armed man who bolted from his car in the Staples parking lot. David Rubio, 18, of Napa, was pulled over around 2 a.m. on August 31. The... Continue
Sonoma County residents have an historic opportunity to address two of America’s most critical 21st century issues: one is soaring economic inequality and the explosion of low-wage jobs paying less than $15 an hour; the other is global warming and the imperative to drastically reduce greenhouse... Continue