January 2009 ushered in a wave of new laws that affect every aspect of business and life in California. Economic and environmental issues took center stage. The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 was adopted, which appropriates $3.9 billion in one-time emergency funds to... Continue
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Carriger estate originated with a land purchase from General Vallejo. Encompassing 1,000 acres at the time Nicholas Carriger purchased it in the 1840s from General Mariano Vallejo, the property now consists of only 16 acres – but each one of them is a treasure in... Continue
The Bear Flag Social Club, along with the Sonoma Valley Democratic Club, Noma Girl Events and Rocket Café & Catering, hosted a celebration of the new presidency on Tuesday, Jan. 20 at the Inaugural Ball at the Sonoma Community Center. The festivities included a big-screen... Continue
Have you ever wondered what it might be like to take a lap around Infineon Raceway? It’s a 100-mph thrill ride, complete with g-forces beyond belief. For the first time ever, you can get a front-row seat for this incredible experience. It’s all a part... Continue
Tobias Weinberger will be performing with the Yard Dogs Road Show this Sunday, Jan. 25 at 8 p.m. at the Sebastiani Theatre. Photo by Joseph Lemas. Acts like the Yard Dogs Road Show are a culture writer’s dream. Whomever created the media-ready verbiage on the... Continue
The Ferrari Challenge event at Infineon Raceway will be held May 1 thru 3. Photo by C. McNeil It only took a few unexpected days of spring-like weather in January to start dreaming of sun-filled weekends and fun things to do once the weather turns... Continue
On Saturday, Jan. 17, nine teams with 41 young birders joined by experienced leaders hiked 6.75 miles in 16 hours through the habitats of Sonoma, from Fryer and Nathanson Creeks, Sonoma Plaza and General Vallejo fields to Bartholomew Park, the Sonoma Garden Park, Depot Park... Continue
Winter is the peak for Meyer lemons and citrus of all kinds, and my trees are full with the taxi-colored yellow fruit. These are not big trees, just small ones bought over the years and placed around the front and back yards in terra cotta... Continue
How many times have you heard from teens that there’s nothing for them to do in Sonoma? Well, the Boys & Girls Club has heard, and in response has extended its hours at the Maxwell Clubhouse to provide special programs for Sonoma Valley teens. The... Continue
Last Tuesday, a meeting of Sonoma Soroptimist International of Sonoma Valley filled Fiorini’s Bakery & Cafe nearly to overflowing. While the members attended to business, chef Raquel Arroyo put the finishing touches on lunch: chicken cacciatore with rigatoni, a slice of foccaccia and a salad... Continue