My last article was about dice and this one is a about a game a little closer to my heart, pool. While I appreciate everyone that came in to challenge me in a game of Liars dice last month, it just isn’t feasible to play... Continue
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Ryan Lely/Sonoma Valley Sun Ralph Burgin in his tomato patch in Carneros. At least twice a week, Ralph Burgin starts his day on the family’s Sonoma Valley farm. Alone with the birds and more than 800 organically grown tomato plants, he picks any heirlooms that... Continue
Tickets for the Sonoma County Harvest Fair Awards Night Gala, the annual celebration of the county's best winemakers and chefs, are on sale. This year the gala, which is the prelude to the Harvest Fair the following weekend, will be held on Saturday, Sept. 27,... Continue
A crowd of thousands rocked Depot Park Saturday, Aug. 9, at the first ever Sonoma Valley Green Music Festival. Windsor Green Lead singer Cody Binkley and bassist Zach Murphy of the Whiskey Thieves. Windsor Green Molly Carr visiting from Northern Ireland. Windsor Green The Raks... Continue
At B&GCSV the focus continues to be on a commitment to academics and enrichment programs. Beginning Aug. 20, the club will resume after-school programming at the four club locations (Maxwell Farms Regional Park, Springs Village Clubhouse, Sassarini and Flowery elementary schools). For a fee of ... Continue
In January 2002 President Bush signed into law an education reform bill that has profoundly affected the daily work of classroom teachers all over the country. The law is a sweeping mandate regarding student achievement in reading and math, grades K-12, across the country. It... Continue
In 2004, I did something that surprised a few people. After 30 years as a hands-on winemaker, and 17 years as the winemaker for my own winery, MacRostie Winery and Vineyards, I took a step back from day-to-day winemaking responsibilities, and took a step into... Continue
Take your dog to dinner. Animal lovers and their dogs are welcome on the shady back patio overlooking the driving range LaDee’s Diner on Arnold Drive just south of Craig Avenue. Restaurant owner LaDawn Reichling and manager Lisa Galvan are both dog lovers – Reichling... Continue
One of the pieces from Ryan Lely's exhibit at the Sunflower Caffe. “38º29’ N x 122º46’ W” might seem like a strange name for an exhibit of photography, but for Sonoma Valley Sun photo editor Ryan Lely, it’s a statement of precision – the only one,... Continue
Dear. Dr. Forsythe: My daughter is planning on getting married this September to a very nice man from Southern California. The problem is that the future bride and groom each have their own cat and neither of their cats can stand the other. They’ve tried... Continue