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The new kid on the block:

Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley Sun Kenn Cordy is a 23 year-old sommelier, making him one of the youngest in Sonoma County. When restaurant-goers want to order a bottle of wine with dinner, they may be overwhelmed or unfamiliar with the selections offered on the wine list.... Continue

Filling in the hole: Working for a swimming pool

Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley Sun Shannon Baker raised about $2,000 for the Sonoma Community Swim Center project by holding a car wash and a 12-hour walking relay. There has been a hole in the Sonoma community ever since the high school pool, one of the few... Continue

Second class completes ‘Earn While You Learn’

submitted photo The “graduating” teachers included (left to right) back row: David Kohnhorst, Tim Curley, Dave Fichman, Kathleen Hawing, Andrew Gibson, Patty McVeigh, Bonnie Ramos and Kerry Oswald; middle row: Mary Mellinger, Caroline Matz, Sonia Castaneda, Lynn Ruebush, Craig Madison and Billie Perez; front row:... Continue

Three steps to creating your own backyard paradise

submitted photo With spring here and summer around the bend, the seasonal migration of Sonoma Valley residents to our beautiful outdoors will soon begin. Some will picnic at wineries and parks, others will choose to bike, hike or horseback ride, but many will just want... Continue

Let threatening neighbor know that dogs have been debarked

Dear Dr. Forsythe: I have two small dogs that are scheduled to be debarked at your office next week. I made this decision after trying every other solution, including training and collars. The problem I’m having is that someone has called my home and threatened... Continue

Sonoma Kinship Center opens in Santa Rosa

Submitted material On Friday, April 27, the Sonoma Kinship Center, located at 411 King St., Santa Rosa, had a grand opening to announce the beginning of programs managed by Sunny Hills Services to serve relative caregivers and the children they have agreed to raise as... Continue

The fascinating world of syrah

One of the truly classic wines of the planet, syrah produced in California is starting to achieve some level of popularity. Indeed, fine syrah is held in the same high regard as cabernet sauvignon, though its acceptance has been hampered by similarly named wines, most... Continue

Local ‘Lolita’ takes Sonoma stage

Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley Sun Director Frances Hall with James Geagan, who will be playing the role of Humbert Humbert in the upcoming production of Vladimir Nabokov’s “Lolita.” “Lolita, light of my life, fire of my loins. My sin, my soul. Lo-lee-ta: the tip of the... Continue

Sonoma Jazz + announces Village Stage musical acts

submitted photo Zydeco Flames will perform on Saturday, May 26.The motto at Sonoma Jazz + has always been “let’s give more,” whether it’s more to audience or more to the community.  For the audience, that includes Wine and Song off the plaza, the late night... Continue