Dear Dr. Forsythe: Do you recommend hand scaling teeth when a pet needs a dental but shouldn’t go under anesthesia because it is a high-risk patient? I found out that my little Chihuahua has a heart murmur, so I wanted the vet to hand scale... Continue
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Alexander Markov will perform in Sonoma at Burlingame Hall on Friday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m. SUBMITTED PHOTO Alexander Markov, hailed as one of the most captivating musicians in the world today, will perform in Sonoma at Burlingame Hall, 252 E. Spain St., on Friday,... Continue
Time sun rose: certainly well after I woke. Minutes spent stumbling about room looking for the light switch: 0.5 (extraordinary). Minutes spent looking for black tennis shoes: 3 (they were never found) It’s sixth period, last class of the day, history. Unlike most people my... Continue
It is estimated that over 65 million computers were retired last year. Photos SubmittedE-cycling is not a typo. More than merely “recycling” without the “r,” e-cycling is a rapidly growing segment in the environmental sector aimed at keeping the hazardous waste contained in consumer electronics... Continue
Brigitte McReynolds moved to Sonoma with her husband in 1990. Her art alternates between abstract and figurative work, and she favors vibrant colors.Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley Sun Although painter Brigitte McReynolds has “never stopped doing art” since childhood, she says “it’s a miracle” to be supporting... Continue
Jose Lopes, 15, paints the Teen Center in preparation for their move. Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley Sun At the end of this month, the Valley of the Moon Teen Center will pull up stakes at its current location on Highway 12 near Mountain Avenue. The organization... Continue
Holy hummingbirds! House & Garden magazine gone, gone, gone. An institution phased out. A generational flip. When one tries to visit the House & Garden website, it goes to that of a new Condé Nast magazine, Domino, which may, indeed, create a domino effect. After... Continue
As a retired teacher, I have long worried about what the future would hold for the English learners who were my little first graders at Flowery Elementary School over a number of years. I know that the statistics are not promising for them. The highest... Continue
Adobe homes. Photo by Ryan LelyAdobe is nearly synonymous with Sonoma in many people’s minds, but in reality, only a few examples of early buildings remain – most prominently, the Barracks and the Mission. Adobe is strong but not durable without constant care. Made of... Continue
In almost 35 years of making wine, I have watched the California wine industry grow and evolve. As a winemaker and a wine lover, it has been fascinating to witness both the small and the tectonic shifts in how wine is made and appreciated. From... Continue