It seems that The Springs is one step closer to sidewalks, as plans for the improvements were discussed at the July 12 Springs Redevelopment Advisory Committee meeting. In July, Kevin Howze, Engineering Division Manager of the Sonoma County Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW),... Continue
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Dear Dr. Forsythe: I am fascinated by that cat Oscar who could supposedly predict that elderly people were just hours away from death. Do you really believe that some pets are capable of predicting death? Marge, Sonoma Dear Marge: Yes, I do. Pets have remarkable... Continue
Abigail (left) and her pal Peggy Sue, another rescue dog, are fierce protectors of their home in Temelec. submitted photo(Alice Rogers, who runs Turtle Rescue, forwarded this letter to the Sonoma Valley Sun on behalf of Abigail, a dog who found a home with Rogers... Continue
One of the most common pieces of wisdom I hear from couples who have been happily married for a long time is that they have learned what things are worth fighting for and which are not worth the time and energy the conflict will consume.... Continue
Two examples of how diverse you can be in making your label. Above are two of many labels that were entered in the 2006 WineMaker Label Contest. Jim Dotson of Winter Garden, FL got the Grand Prize for his Pinot Blanc label. Brian Hoffmann of... Continue
Photo by Ryan LelyKnown from Day One for its eye-catching “Blue Tree” sculpture, visible to all who travel up and down Highway 121, Cornerstone Place has remained something of an enigma to Sonoma residents who viewed the enclave only at 55 miles an hour. Many... Continue
Staff Report The Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival Board of Directors has named the Benziger family as Grand Marshals of this year's 110th Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival. According to board member Stephanie Dunn, "The Benziger family was a unanimous choice for Grand... Continue
The Tommy Castro Band. Submitted photoStaff Report The complete entertainment line up for the 110th Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival taking place September 28-30 has just been announced. Kicking off the weekend at the Friday night Patrons Night Gala will be Richard Olsen's 10-piece... Continue
The Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival is seeking amateur wine makers to enter the 2007 Amateur Wine Competition. Wines entered must be from Sonoma County fruit. There is a fee of $20 per entry. Deadline for entry is Aug. 13. For a list of... Continue
Diva Donna wonders if Barbra Streisands' Greatest Hits classifies as "the weirdest thing under five bucks." photo COURTESY OF DONNA HAYESThis town boasts a good share of second-hand and consignment shops, particularly here in "the Springs." It amazes me how much stuff people in this... Continue