Awesome free corkage bag fundraiser is back

[caption id="attachment_72181" align="aligncenter" width="298"] Every purchase of a free corkage bag benefits the Kiwanis Club of Sonoma Plaza Foundation and gets you free corkage at 4 local restaurants[/caption] Fundraising is a big thing in Sonoma Valley. Lots of wealthy residents, means lots of nonprofits, which... Continue

White House ceremony for Glen Ellen’s Atwood

For her work as founder of the Horse and Livestock Team Emergency Response Project, Glen Ellen rancher Julie Atwood is presented with a National Preparedness Award from Tim Manning, FEMA Deputy Administrator, Protection & National Preparedness, in a ceremony at The White House. HALTER is Atwood’s grassroots... Continue

Dodd sides with corporate interests

Assemblyman Bill Dodd voted “NO” two weeks ago on AB 1066, a bill that will provide farmworkers overtime several years from now. Governor Brown has signed the bill. When you see vineyard workers laboring for hours understand they receive no overtime pay. I’m astounded to... Continue

Community letter from B&G Clubs on arrest of former employee

Dear Parents & Community Members, By now, you may have seen media coverage of the arrest of a former employee of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley, who resigned from his position at the organization three years ago. I wanted to take this... Continue

Alleged child abuse incidents date to Kilgore’s time at Sonoma Boys & Girls Clubs

Since arresting Paul Dwayne Kilgore on child molestation charges Sunday, the Healdsburg Police Department has received credible information from over a dozen other victims alleging incidents of abuse dating back to the early 80s – a period spanning Kilgore’s employment with the Boys &... Continue

2016 Sonoma Valley Harvest Fair food winners

Sonoma County Harvest Fair has announced the 2016 winners of their food competitions. Congrats to all the winners, and as always, shop local! Olive Oil The Olive Press took seven metals in the olive oil competition, including Best of Show. Their Sevillano earned the Best of... Continue

Wine time: ’15 Nobilo Icon Sauvignon Blanc

[caption id="attachment_72020" align="aligncenter" width="200"] 2015 Nobilo Icon Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc retails for around $18[/caption] This week, summer comes to an end. But, I don't care. Sauvignon Blanc will remain one of my go-to easy drinkin' beverages when I've had a long day at work. However,... Continue

Tomatoes abound at Kendall-Jackson this weekend

[caption id="attachment_71999" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Kendall-Jackson's garden will play host to a farm-to-table dinner and auction this Friday (Photo: Kendall-Jackson)[/caption] At Kendall-Jackson, wine and food are synonymous. The winery boasts one of the region's largest farm-to-table food programs, including massive on-site gardens and a large culinary... Continue

Sonoma City Council supports homeless parking trial

In a 3-2 vote, Cook and Edwards dissenting, at its meeting Monday night the 19th of September, the Sonoma City Council decided to support the proposal by SOS and the Haven Homeless Shelter for a three-month experiment providing five overnight parking spaces for the homeless... Continue

Dogs of the Week at Pets Lineline

[caption id="attachment_72005" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Sean and Connery are available for adoption at Pets Lifeline.[/caption] Meet Sean and Connery. Sean and Connery are 5 year old tan with white male Chihuahuas. Neglected Sean and Connery came to Pets Lifeline as strays in very bad condition. Not only... Continue