The four hosts are Steve Bossio, a financial planner with Magnum Financial, Ron Pfleger, a real estate broker and mortgage broker with First Security Loan, Valerie Pistole, an attorney and partner in the law firm of Walter and Pistole, and Linda Huddleston, an insurance broker... Continue
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Bucky is a nine-month-old male American pit bull terrier mix who is happy and silly. He is an outgoing, energetic adolescent clown in a dog suit. He came to Pets Lifeline as a stray, so little is known about his previous life except the glaring... Continue
“Life is a wonderful gift. Enjoy and make the most of it! Be sure to take time to treasure those you love, and be sure to play.” - Heather Information: Birthday: October 12 Hometown: Sonoma, CA Favorite Movies: Caddyshack, After the Wedding, Fletch, Star Wars... Continue
Imagery Estate Winery has promoted Silvio “Coach” Coccia to the position of wine shop manager. Silvio, also known as “Sil,” began his career in the wine industry in 2007 at Benziger Family Winery on a part-time basis in the tasting room. After recognizing his considerable... Continue
‘Community Chocolate Drizzle’ Submitted Material Wine Country Chocolates will hold its first-ever Community Chocolate Drizzle on Sunday, March 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. to celebrate the first anniversary of its Gourmet Tasting Room on the Sonoma Plaza (414 First St. E.). Everyone is welcome.... Continue
“The salt enhances the flavor of the food we are making," says Jeanine Falvo, chef at Carneros Bistro and Wine Bar. Photo by Ryan Lely. Janine Falvo and Chris Sawyer – chef and sommelier, respectively, at the Carneros Bistro and Wine Bar – have put... Continue
The Sonoma International Film Festival hosted a “Night at the Academy Awards,” a stylish bash and telecast of the 81st Annual Academy Awards at Estate on Sunday, Feb. 22. Award-winning wines and champagne were sipped as guests watched Hollywood’s own award-winners on the large screen,... Continue
You don’t have to venture off the beaten track or get your boots muddy to get a dose of nature in Sonoma. Just plunk yourself down on a bench at the Plaza. “I’d love to change the paradigm a bit about the Plaza,” said Tom... Continue
When Shakespeare asked, “What’s in a name?” the answer was easy; not much, since “A rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Of course, it hasn’t turned out to be that simple. For one thing, he wasn’t a lawyer. For another, the global... Continue
Stress management is a crucial skill to master during these times of financial crisis and world change. Research has well established the use of meditation as an essential tool in stress reduction. Meditation causes no negative side effects and once mastered, is free and always... Continue