Dear Dr. Forsythe: I had a terrible experience trimming my pug’s toenails last week. My brother held her down for me and I cut them the best I could, but she moved and I cut one of them a little too short. It bled so... Continue
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Nora Flood, the director of Sonoma Charter School, has made a remarkable impact on the community in the four years she has been with the institution, extending the role of the school beyond its doors into the surrounding neighborhood of the Springs, and throughout the... Continue
Sun cover 042408Like many a 1960s happening, the trippy scene at Nicholson Ranch earlier this month was a mixture of merriment and purpose. The steady flow of wine made for a jubilant afternoon, but a keen desire to bring about social change was well expressed... Continue
The Sonoma Valley Education Foundation (SVEF), an organization established in 1993, is currently renewing its commitment to Sonoma Valley public schools and students. The Teacher Support Network (TSN), whose genesis in 2006 was from two local discussion groups, SPIN and SALON, is growing in capacity... Continue
Sooner or later, almost anyone who falls under the spell of fine wine catches the collecting bug to one degree or another. As a self-described wine geek who has been in the wine business all of my working life, I can say with some confidence... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: I am confused about which flea product to use on my dog. I have been using Frontline for many years, but now I also see that there is Advantage and Advantage Multi at my veterinarian’s office as well. In the store, I... Continue
Best Place to View Art: Sonoma Valley Museum of Art Picasso. Rodin. Sandow Burk’s wicked social satire and Chester Arnold’s lyric extrapolations. If it’s happening on canvas or in copper or in clay, you can bank on it happening at SVMA. Best Place to Read... Continue
Estefania Soto examines one of the fabrics she will use in her dressmaking. “I’ve always liked fashion and had an eye for it,” explains Soto. As part of her project, Soto interviewed a designer from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising. A large portion... Continue
The spicy aromas of authentic Mexican food, the festive sounds of lively Mariachi music and the cheerful sight of colorful dancers on May 4, when La Luz Center presents the 18th annual Cinco De Mayo Fiesta for Education. The event will be held from noon... Continue
Time alarm clock went off: 5:58. Time got out of bed: 6:12 (stupendous). Time hopped in car to drive self to school: 6:36 (very excited about this fact) It seems that with Spring, violence has cropped up like daffodils, like poppies at the high school.... Continue