“Do not be angry. Do not worry. Be grateful. Work with integrity. Be kind to others. Floss.” - Lisa Information: Networks: Sonoma/Napa Birthday: Oct. 31 Relationship Status: Married Employer: Yoga Community; manager/teacher College: Middle Tennessee State University, 1992 High School: Brentwood High School, 1988 Current... Continue
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Buddha is a 12 year old DSH black cat who is sweet, relaxed and likes to be hand fed treats. He is a little bit chubby so long walks down the hallway are a great idea! To adopt Buddha or other homeless cats and dogs,... Continue
What began as a dream two and a half years ago became reality this past December when a new preschool located at El Verano Elementary opened its doors. The preschool is the first of its kind to be opened and run by the Sonoma Valley... Continue
It’s disputable whether or not winter is truly still upon us, but I’m not going to let that keep me from breaking out the soup-pot. Around my house, soup season is much anticipated, as potatoes, carrots, beans, greens and rosemary co-mingle perfectly on the stovetop.... Continue
Photos by Ryan Lely The annual meeting of the Sonoma Valley Vintners and Growers Alliance provided attendees with the opportunity to learn about 2009 goal initiatives for wine tourism, marketing, events, SVVGA committees and more during the State of the Alliance “Community” event. Featured speakers... Continue
This photograph was taken facing northwest on the evening of Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2.5 miles from the Plaza. Photo by Ryan Lely. Check next Tuesday’s, Sonoma Valley Sun for the correct answer. Continue
The recently disclosed, indulgent manipulations of top management at Bank of America and its partner Merrill Lynch are all in vivid contrast to the ethics and good sense of the bank’s founder, Amadeo Pietro (A.P.) Giannini. Once the nation’s largest bank, it was created and... Continue
Sorento Imports is the brainchild of former Kenwood Inn and Spa owner Terry Grimm and his 25-year-old son Nick. Photo by Ryan Lely. Scooters are a familiar sight most everywhere in the world. Thousands of them move with zippy grace among gridlocked automobiles on the... Continue
Sofia Lanzafame and Fiona Day won top honors in an essay contest about the importance of trees in our community open to students in Napa and Sonoma counties. Photo submitted. Two St. Francis Solano students were among the winners of an essay contest about the... Continue
If you’ve heard a gravel-laden voice introduce a deep cut from the annals of doo-wop history while your dial’s been tuned to a certain local station – you’ve heard The Doo-Wop Shop. A mainstay of KSVY 91.3 Sonoma weekend lineup for nearly six months, the Doo-Wop... Continue