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Springs photographer joins Redevelopment Advisory Committee

Three House MultiMedia photo editor Ryan Lely was appointed to the Springs Redevelopment Advisory Committee in a swearing-in ceremony conducted at the County offices last week. Formed in 1984, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved the Redevelopment Plan for the Sonoma Valley Redevelopment Project,... Continue

Why Basset Hounds?

Dear Dr. Forsythe: Why do people seem so eager to have dogs such as Basset Hounds? I work as a technician at an emergency hospital and have seen these dogs come in with so many problems: bad backs, bloat, and terrible ears. It seems like... Continue

Survey says: pets may help seniors stay sharp and fit

Pets provide seniors with a powerful incentive to get moving. FILE photoPRNewswire Could man's best friend help you improve your memory, lose weight and stave off depression when you enter your senior years? According to a national Purina Senior PetLover survey* of 514 pet-owning Americans,... Continue

Companies struggle to accommodate employees' religions

Wire service report What happens when an employee's freedom of religion crosses paths with a company's interests? A recent article in The Conference Board Review looks to answer this question. In "Workers' Rites," TCB Review explores how expression of religion in the workplace often challenges... Continue

Celebration of Mexican Independence returns to the Plaza

Photo by Ryan LelyThis Sunday Sept. 16, starting at noon at the Plaza, the Vineyard Workers Services Events Committee proudly presents the most important local event for Latinos, the celebration of Mexican Independence. The celebration includes delicious homemade taquitos, tortas, tamales, chicharrones and traditional Mexican... Continue

Stress and territoriality may cause problems with cats

Dear Dr. Forsythe: My dog is microchipped but I am moving and changing vets. Is it possible to reprogram the microchip or should I just get a new one? I don’t want to risk losing Archie during the chaos of relocation. Thanks, Chip off the... Continue

Local donors bring “action” to high school film program

Peter Hansen oversees the Sonoma Valley High School Film Television Production Department. Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley SunStaff Report   A number of community organizations have supported the extracurricular activities of the Sonoma Valley High School’s video production and television department over the past several years. Among... Continue

First Annual Battle of the Bartenders underway

Brian Scanlon will be hosting Bring It!, an Iron Chef-like challenge for local bartenders. Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley SunHe’s mustachioed, bespectacled, literary-minded and makes a mean martini. What more could one want from your local bartender? Sonoma’s First Annual Battle of the Bartenders, a competition organized... Continue

Suburban Comedy Tour part of Vintage Festival

“The Suburban Comedy Tour” will return to Sonoma’s historic Sebastiani Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 8 p.m. as one of many entertainment events that are part of this year’s Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival. In an effort to enhance its entertainment menu this... Continue