‘Wild’ night at the Park: A Jack London celebration

The 2016 Centennial Celebration that has paid tribute to the inspiring legacy left by Jack London upon his passing 100 years ago culminates with a gala evening on Saturday, September 17. “Call of the Wild— A Jack London Celebration” will unfold at Beauty Ranch, the... Continue

County Farm Bureau: Vote no on M

I am confident that many civic-minded citizens are aware that election season is now building toward November 8, the last day to participate. California is one of 26 states, 18 of which lie west of the Mississippi River, that also allow for initiative rights for... Continue

Literacy campaign drives record-breaking auction haul

Under a tent that transported auction guests from Sonoma to Marrakesh, the 2016 Sonoma Harvest Wine Auction at Chateau St. Jean Winery exceeded the earnings of prior years with proceeds that totaled more than $4,600,000 at the annual fundraising finale of Sonoma Wine Country Weekend.... Continue

Blower ban supporters unite!

Those of us in Newton MA who have been battling for an ordinance to limit the use of gas leaf blowers welcome the fine letter from Sonoma CALM in support of the ban on gas leaf blowers. But there's one caveat: electric blowers are quieter... Continue

‘Homework Help’ at Sonoma Library

Starting today, September 6, students in grades K-12 will have Homework Help at the library, which will provide a quiet space, a healthy snack, supplies and trained volunteers to help with homework from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Volunteers will assist children and teens with various... Continue

Wine time: Imagery 2015 Viognier

[caption id="attachment_71340" align="aligncenter" width="265"] 2015 Imagery Viognier[/caption] Imagery Estate Winery's 2015 Viognier is from Russian River's Pratt Vineyard and was fermented in stainless steel. The nose is very fragrant, with hints of Magnolia and white rose. It brought me back to my Aunt Pamela's house,... Continue

Tedrick’s wild, metal boar a hit at Burning Man

Intrigued by a sculpture by Glen Ellen artist Bryan Tedrick at Burning Man, reporter Jenny Kane filed this dispatch for the Reno Gazette-Journal: "Emergency vehicles have been lingering around Bryan Tedrick’s "Lord Snort" for a reason. It’s like Tarzan’s desert dream toy. Burners have been ascending... Continue

Collision course

“I don't want realism,” implores Blanche DuBois (Vivien Leigh), “I want magic.” Yet in “A Streetcar Named Desire,” there is magic only in memories, as the failed Southern belle confronts brutal reality in the form of Stanley Kowalski (Marlon Brando). Thuggish yet undeniably sexy, Brando... Continue

Springs Alliance meets

Safety is the topic as Sonoma Police Chief Bret Sackett and Leslie Nicholson, chair and founder of RISK Sonoma, speak at a meeting of the Springs Community Alliance on Thursday, September 8, at 7 p.m. RISK Sonoma provides a network of parent/peer support and connections... Continue

Under the Sun: Shannon, a neighbor to Wingo

Hello, thanks for stopping, I was looking for M----. We were neighbors before he moved to Wingo. Oh, you mean M---- ? He passed last month. Who else is living there? I was hoping to talk with someone from Wingo. There’s no one left... Continue