The Fourth of July for Sonomans is not just a celebration of national pride, but a yearly home-town celebration, with marching bands, water fights and classic cars. Take a look at previous years’ photos capturing the crowds, costumes, and craziness of past parades. Photo by... Continue
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Local artist Keith Wicks painted a striking image of General Vallejo. submitted photo General Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo was born in Monterey, California on July 4, 1807. The unlikely coincidence of sharing a birthday with America serves as the key to the General’s greatness and explains... Continue
If you haven’t visited Ernie Smith Park in awhile (Arnold Drive at Craig Avenue), then I have news for you. The lovely little park has gotten a facelift that includes a fenced dog park, new trails and renovated trails, retaining walls, renovated lawn areas, new... Continue
Now that we have our pots or gardens planted, Sonoma County and the city of Sonoma have decided we should cut back water usage, which is appropriate under local dry circumstances. But what do we really need to do to accomplish this? We know several... Continue
Camp Shakespeare teacher Kate Kennedy watches as Jessica Harper, Ben Marcus-Willers and Charlie Gray recite “To be, or not to be” from Hamlet. In the summer camps of yesteryear, a young person could look forward to spending his or her time in a musky cabin... Continue
There are many unreachable expectations associated with love and marriage. One of the most destructive of these is, “If you really loved me, you’d know what I want without me having to tell you.” This is a very primitive, childish emotional state. Babies cannot say... Continue
St. Andrew Presbyterian Church will hold a Galilee By-the-Sea holyland adventure on July 9-14. You’ll be transported back in time to experience the miracles of Jesus, enjoy authentic Bible-times crafts, see thrilling real-life dramas, play traditional Bible-times games, sample tasty Middle Eastern snacks, and hear... Continue
“I don’t care how my wine turns out, as long as I can drink it.” Have you ever heard that from a winemaker? I haven’t. At our monthly Valley of the Moon Dilettante Enological Society (VOMDES) meeting, I am always overcome with the quality and... Continue
Photos by Ryan Lely“Stop at the broken road, cross the fallen bridge and walk through the forest on top of the mountain until you see the sign...” These are not the words of a prophet but rather the directions to the Sonoma Mountain Zen Center.... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: My 10-year-old cat has occasional bouts of blood in her urine. My vet has run urine tests to check if she has an infection or crystals, and both the the tests have come back negative. Now they are suggesting an ultrasound. I’m... Continue