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Dude ranching… in Sonoma County?

When you hear the term “dude ranch” you might envision cowboys leading trail rides in the Rocky Mountains, or easterners in fancy garb sitting around a campfire in a Southwestern desert. Sonoma County doesn’t usually come to mind, but it should – there were dude... Continue

Elsa’s big idea

A bright, bold design now expressed as two huge outdoor murals started out, admits the artist Elsa Winter, as a doodle. A small drawing speaking to big themes, one that would ultimately be “supersized” by a crew of student volunteers. “I’ve always been really inspired... Continue

Food Bank’s urgent appeal for volunteers

The Redwood Empire Food Bank, which serves all of Sonoma County and beyond, urgently needs more volunteers in order to keep feeding families. Restrictions are lifting. And, while many people are returning to work, many aren’t. Unfortunately, it’s the perfect storm for the Redwood Empire... Continue

Half full, half empty… is there a third option?

  What to make of the Sonoma Valley High School’s in-person attendance situation, where about 50 percent of students came back to campus and the other 50 percent is sticking with an all-zoom virtual school day. Today’s topic for metaphysics: Is the class half full... Continue

Sonoma Farmers Market opens 2021 season

  It must be spring. The Tuesday Night Farmers Market opened tonight on Sonoma Plaza, Tuesday, May 4. The modified market -- fruit, produce and packaged foods; no food trucks -- initiated its 2021 season, 3:30 pm – 6:30 through September. The tradition is presented... Continue

Bang! Sonoma fireworks show returns July 4

Though no big-crowd parade or Plaza party can yet resume, there will be a Fourth of July Fireworks show, the Sonoma Volunteer Firefighters’ Association announced today. The volunteer effort will be higher, bigger and better than ever, according to the SVFA. The show, launched from the... Continue

Strange bedfellows behind Sonoma County’s cannabis push

The North Bay Leadership Council endorsed an extreme cannabis ordinance that invites massive outdoor cultivation in Sonoma County. Friedman’s Home Improvement, Comcast, Redwood Credit Union, Wells Fargo Bank, Kaiser Permanente, St. Joseph Health, and Sutter Health are on its letterhead.  The proposal eliminates health, safety,... Continue

History, pandemic recovery, relationships — the Zoom list

Presentations of note coming up:  Friday, May 7, 4 p.m. Love and Relating in the Time of COVID Linda and Charlie Bloom, psychotherapists and relationship counselors Presented by the Praxis Peace Institute Linda Bloom (LCSW) and Charlie Bloom (MSW) trained as psychotherapists and relationship counselors.... Continue
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