People are living longer than ever, geriatrician Louise Aronson observed, but somehow old age is seen as a disease, a condition to be dreaded, denigrated, and denied. She confronts those perceptions in Redefining Aging, Transforming Medicine, Reimagining Life, a book best-seller that explores the reality... Continue
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Sonoma City Councilmember David Cook made good on his promise of a County Supervisor run against incumbent Susan Gorin in 2020, filing official paperwork on the first day of eligibility. In a statement released Sunday, Cook said Gorin has ignored community issues while being part... Continue
By Jackie Lee | Sun Fine Arts When well-known Sonoma Valley artist Fred Parker stages a solo exhibition at Sonoma’s Alley Gallery in September, the experience will be interactive. The artist will be on site throughout, welcoming visitors as he works and answers questions... Continue
It’s the Soroptimist International of Sonoma Valley’s Maine event – the group’s annual fundraising lobster sale. Members are now taking orders for pick-up at the Atrium Building, 670 W. Napa Street in Sonoma, on Saturday, September 28 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. The crustaceans... Continue
Transcendence Theatre Company made several strides during its eighth “Broadway Under the Stars” summer season, including its first full musical - A Chorus Line. The sold-out run was such a hit, the company has already decided to open its 2020 season next June 20 with... Continue
By now, you've probably heard about PG&E’s plan to shut off the power in advance of extreme wildfire danger. If weather forecasts indicate gusty winds and dry conditions, at a time of heightened fire risk, PG&E may resort to a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) The... Continue
Saint Francis Solano School students unfurl a giant American flag in preparation for the school's annual 9/11 Tribute. The school has recognized the day for the past 17 years with prayers, music and planting flags in the front lawn. Members of local VFW and America... Continue
Love, and the smell of caramel macchiato, were in the air one recent Sunday morning as Sonoma newlyweds visited Dutch Bros. for a post-ceremony beverage. She in wedding dress, he in tux, the couple began their honeymoon with a visit to their favorite coffee joint... Continue
Save the dates — all of them — for the The Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival, the 122nd annual seasonal celebration with fun-filled activities all weekend long. From September 27-29, the Sonoma Plaza will be filled with music, food, wine and art, including the... Continue
What the state now calls “the property of the former Sonoma Developmental Center” shows signs of the closure. While the campus remains accessible to the public, specifically pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles in non-prohibited areas, sections of the campus, like this cul du sac on the... Continue