There’s something about home that is comforting to people and animals alike. Familiar surroundings, noises and routines have a calming effect on the day. Despite the benefits of being at home, many people regularly rely on outside boarding for their pets largely due to lack... Continue
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If I had to choose one wine to drink this time of year, especially in a relaxed and casual setting, it would be rosé. Hot weather calls for something refreshing and crisp, and although an un-oaked chardonnay or sauvignon blanc will do, there is something... Continue
This summer at the Sonoma Community Center, beware of lions and tigers and bears, not to mention whales, sharks and jellyfish! Starting June 18 and running through the summer, the community center will offer weekly art camps for Sonoma Valley youth. The theme of this... Continue
[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="423" caption="Photo by Ryan Lely "][/caption] Strawberry. A color. A fruit. An excuse to eat shortcake and whipped cream. The succulent seasonal fruit is widely available locally at the usual places – farmers markets, corner street vendors and grocery stores – and... Continue
Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley Sun Left, Jesus Guzman, right, Mario Hurtado El Sol de Sonoma On May 15, some 125 Sonoma Valley High School students left class and marched on the sidewalks along Broadway to Sonoma’s plaza to rally against such things as a recent decision... Continue
Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley Sun Originating at a height of 75 feet, the egg drop is a memorable part of the yearly “Physics Olympics,” that is held at the high school.Students at Sonoma Valley High School learned last week that there’s more than one way to... Continue
submitted photo Fund raising is underway to install barrier-free playground equipment, pictured above, at Sonoma Charter School.Lynda Allen has been teaching physical education at the Sonoma Charter School for more than a decade. Lacking any indoor facility other than classrooms and the school’s “playbox” -... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: My new little Chihuahua puppy was the runt of his litter. He is not growing very quickly and just isn’t doing very well. He even passed out a couple of times in the last week. He shook a little then fell over.... Continue
submitted photo According to Angela Walter, Sonoma resident and member of Santa Rosa’s New Vintage Church, “What a person might spend on a pair of designer jeans, would send a child to school for a whole year.” Amidst the dense tropical backdrop of the Costa... Continue
“I love the way this viognier tastes,” said one of the VOMDES (Valley of the Moon Dilettante Enological Society) members on a recent winery tour. A group of 40 home winemakers met at Cline Cellars to tour the winery. Our host was Charlie Tsegeletos, director... Continue