Yawning tabby takes a short break from asserting her native feline superiority. Submitted PhotoDear Dr. Forsythe: I wish there was something I could do about the cat that lives on the end of our street. His owners let him roam whenever he wants, and he... Continue

Joshua Eggleton, The First Thing to Remember in the Event of an Emergency, 2006, graphite on paper, 38x50”. Submitted PhotoThe di Rosa Preserve: Art & Nature announces MFA Selections, the second biennial salute to Bay Area emerging artists. The exhibit will run from Jan. 26... Continue

Dear Dr. Forsythe: I was wondering if there was any new information about the pet food recall that happened earlier this year. I am still very weary of pet food, and I have been cooking for my dog. But I would like to get him... Continue

While Mariano Vallejo was managing Sonoma in 1837, appearing in the provincial capital of Monterey was Edward Turner Bale, an Englishman usually referred to as a “physician and surgeon.” Bale’s arrival was rather spectacular, since he was rescued from the wreckage of the ship Harriett,... Continue

Terri Bolles, owner of Terri’s Hot Shots 2, makes a morning blended drink for one of her customers. Ryan Lely/ Sonoma Valley Sun Rocket blasts off on Highway 12 – Say goodbye to Moosetta’s and hello to Rocket, which will open next week in the... Continue

Submitted Photo A group of students at Adele Harrison Middle School, heads draped in long cloths, were joined last week by companions in everyday attire, as they sang a traditional Spanish song of the Christmas season. The students, half of them Latino and half Anglos,... Continue

Ask any chef what is the single most important ingredient, and he or she will almost invariably give the same answer: salt. This once-precious mineral has the power to transform other ingredients in dramatic fashion. It can round off the edges of acidity and sweetness... Continue

Submitted Photo This column is a public service. I’ve worked in the restaurant industry for around 20 years, the last half of which as a bartender. I’ve heard all the lines, seen all the possible scenarios and it is high time I pass some of... Continue