Grads go old school on Senior Walkabout

In what I hope will become a new tradition, Sonoma Valley High School seniors put on their caps and gowns May 20, boarded school buses, and headed out for “Senior Walkabout.” Inspired by a recent article in the Huffington Post, Sonoma Valley High seniors visited all... Continue

Proud to be ‘politically incorrect’

Some say that political correctness is basically having good manners. That’s garbage. My mother taught me my manners. I don’t need any Liberal politician to tell me about good manners. Watch what you say, be careful not to offend anyone, any race, any religion, our... Continue

Worth the Drive: Sam’s Social Club

[caption id="attachment_67465" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Candy Cap churros at Sam's Social Club (Photo: Indian Springs Calistoga)[/caption] The legendary Indian Springs Resort and Spa, in Calistoga, recently underwent major renovations to its historic property, including the opening of a new restaurant: Sam's Social Club. Named after Samuel... Continue

Impact100 Sonoma awards $100k grant, donates $282k total

Impact100 announced a grant of $100,000 to 10,000 Degrees and donated another $182,000 to 14 other Sonoma Valley nonprofits at its 7th annual Grant Awards Celebration on May 21. The $100,000 grant, decided by member vote, will fund the expansion of 10 Degrees’ two-year college... Continue

Marriage of Wine & Bacon

[caption id="attachment_67412" align="aligncenter" width="355"] The Marriage of Wine and Bacon will take place July 16 at Suite D.[/caption] "The food and wine pairing that is dearest to me is wine and bacon," confessed Lloyd Davis, owner of Corner 103. "Because bacon makes everything taste better."... Continue

Yamada for State Senate

I am supporting Mariko Yamada in her bid for the California State Senate, District 3. Mariko is a fearless advocate for all of us, and she demonstrated that fact over and over again when she represented us in the state assembly for six years. But... Continue

Netflix holds nearby auditions for Selena Gomez series

[caption id="attachment_67284" align="aligncenter" width="357"] Selena Gomez stars in "Thirteen Reasons Why" (Photo: Lunchbox LP, CC BY 2.0)[/caption] Want to share the small screen with singer and actress Selena Gomez? Auditions will be held in Sebastopol and Vallejo for the upcoming Netflix series "Thirteen Reasons Why,"... Continue

Final journey for Leslie, the red tailed hawk

A touching note from Doris Duncan of Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue: “Leslie, our long time educational ambassador red tailed hawk is reaching the end of her life. She is in her late twenties and her old wing injury is causing her more and more pain... Continue

Jarvis Tax Association: No on AA

Environmental protection for the Bay is important but this tax is grossly unfair. The Bay is a resource that should be protected by the state, not just by property owners in the region.If Bay protection is so important, why doesn’t the State of California spend... Continue

Dog license amnesty program ends Saturday

Throughout the Springs and unincorporated area of Sonoma Valley, a license is required for all dogs four months and older. Is yours current? Right now dog owners can pay for a current license and have any overdue license or penalty fees wiped away. Download the application,... Continue