How to shine more light on the business of government

[caption id="attachment_66907" align="aligncenter" width="420"] The goal is transparency -- to see your government at work and follow how decisions are made. With today’s technology, it should be easy. But skirting, arguing or even ignoring the rules happens all too frequently, leaving the public in the... Continue

Cuclis concerned about SDC residents

I’m the immediate past president of nine years of the Sonoma Developmental Center’s Parent Hospital Association. My son lived at SDC until he passed away in 2011. For several years I’ve been impressed with 1st district supervisor candidate Gina Cuclis’ advocacy on behalf of SDC... Continue

Frozen foods recalled due to Listeria

A major mandatory nationwide food recall has been announced for frozen fruit and vegetables produced by Pasco, Washington-basd CRF Frozen Foods.. The reason for the recall is Listeria - a bacteria that can cause serious (and sometimes fatal) infections in children, elderly, and others with... Continue

Namaste amigo: Sherpas breathe new life into La Casa

[caption id="attachment_66261" align="aligncenter" width="420"] La Casa's new owners (L-R) Mingma Tenjing, Pasang Sherpa, Gyalzen Sherpa, and Pemba Sherpa (Photo: Sarah Stierch)[/caption] Next year is the 50th anniversary of La Casa Restaurant, the iconic - and oldest - Mexican restaurant in Sonoma. La Casa has seen... Continue

Gorin supports ‘the little guy’

What do local politics mean for the little guy? I’ll tell you what it means to me. I’m not a political person and don’t really follow the political scene. I think of myself as a regular person, going about their busy life and doing the... Continue

Drink up: Mexican mule

[caption id="attachment_66257" align="aligncenter" width="420"] The Mexican Mule[/caption] Moscow Mules have reached maximum peak in trendiness, so it's high time that a new cocktail graces your copper mug: the Mexican Mule. This twist on a Moscow Mule takes you to Mexico with the use of tequila.... Continue

Warrior spirit: 3 Badge’s Pasote tequila

Tequila. The distilled agave beverage isn't the first thing when you think of Sebastiani, a family name synonymous with wine. However, that is about to change. August Sebastiani's 3 Badge Beverage Corporation recently released their first foray into the south of the border spirit with... Continue

Now serving: Coffee with a cop

Officers from the Sonoma Police Department/Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office invite community members to join them for coffee and conversation on Wednesday, May 11. All are welcome the informal discussion, which begins at 9:00a.m. at Peets Coffee, 591 Broadway, Sonoma. The Coffee with a Cop program breaks down... Continue

Three Valley wineries honored with Historic Preservation Awards

The Sonoma League for Historic Preservation has announced winners of its 2016 Historic Preservation Awards, to be celebrated with a May 18 reception at the League’s Heritage and Events Center Garden. Three Sonoma Valley wineries -- Buena Vista Winery, Pangloss Cellars and Three Sticks Winery... Continue

Sonoma Valley death notices

Dona Nadine Allen, 78, of Eldridge, passed away April 25, 2016. Floreen Border, 99, of Sonoma, passed away April 24, 2016. Joan Bottorf, 97, of Sonoma, passed away April 2, 2016. Robert Johann Brehm, 86, of Sonoma, passed away April 26, 2016. Katherine M. Cameron,... Continue