Construction of the first phase of the Highway 12 improvement project could begin as soon as late summer, according to Phil Demery, Director of Sonoma County’s Department of Transportation and Public Works. Demery and the department’s Roads Division Manager, Kevin Howze, outlined plans at last... Continue
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Sun Cover 020708As February 14 looms, strong men tremble and resigned women brace themselves for receiving last-minute gifts like boxed chocolates and generic cards. But there are alternatives, especially for those of us fortunate enough to live in Sonoma. Here are some ideas that take... Continue
Food trends for 2008 You don’t have to be a genius to figure out that the new more is less: Less meat, less sugar, less packaging and less food on our plates. High oil prices, health-conscious baby boomers, and increased global awareness will drive the trends for the... Continue
First, a quick synopsis of last month’s column: tipping your bartender is good. Not tipping is bad. A dollar a drink is perfect. Save your nickels for your grandchildren, unless you’re leaving 20 of them in the form of a paper dollar bill. Now that... Continue
“I’m a lucky woman,” exclaims Tillie Angus about her shop Sonoma Yarn, located in the Springs. Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley Sun One of the friendliest spots to hang out in The Springs is at the corner of Highway 12 at Lichtenberg, just north of Parson’s Hardware.... Continue
Dick Cole was recently named president of the National Watercolor Society. His goal as president is to increase membership and outreach to public schools. Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley Sun At age 80, watercolorist Dick Cole doesn’t believe in retirement. He’s been painting full-time for a dozen... Continue
In a high mountain meadow, protected by the peaks of Sugarloaf Ridge, is the home of the largest observatory in the western United States dedicated to public viewing and education, the Robert Ferguson Observatory. As TV host Rachel Ray would say, “How cool is that!”... Continue
Math problem of the week: Take more than 60 judges, serve them 4,235 wines over four days, and what do you get? Answer: Plenty of kudos for wines with Sonoma County pedigrees, including four of the seven chosen as sweepstakes winners. Plus a handful of... Continue
A photo of Christine Ford, jewelry maker (painting the wall), Sal Guardino, co-founder of the Arts Guild, and sculptor David Prevost, preparing the gallery on First Street East. SUBMITTED PHOTO For 30 years now, a changing group of Sonoma Valley artists has maintained its independence... Continue
A large group of visitors in front of the trees at Cathedral Grove in the Muir Woods National Monument. Photo circa 1915. SUBMITTED PHOTO The 100th anniversary of the creation of the Muir Woods National Monument was celebrated recently at the temple-like grove of giant... Continue