What exactly is “sustainable agriculture?” One definition is producing food today in ways that protect our ability to produce food tomorrow, thereby providing for a more secure future for the planet. Discussing the concept will be UC Davis Professors James F. Quinn and Patrick Huber,... Continue
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Donations to Sonoma Raceway’s 14th annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, through Nov. 24, will this year be distributed to Friends in Sonoma Helping (FISH) and the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano. Non-perishable food items may be dropped off at these Valley locations: • Sonoma... Continue
Supervisor Susan Gorin, center, presents La Luz Center with a North Bay Leadership Council’s Leadership Award. Accepting the “Empowering the Latino Community – Excellence within the Latino Community” Award are Board President Anna Pier, right, and Executive Director Juan Hernandez. "This award is just one... Continue
Gary Edwards, Madolyn Agrimonti and Rachel Hundley emerged from a field of eight candidates Tuesday to win seats on the Sonoma City Council. Ken Brown, the only incumbent on the ballot, finished fourth, ending a 16-year run as a councilmember. Edwards, a member of the... Continue
Growing up, who mentored you? Was it your favorite coach, your favorite teacher, perhaps a neighbor or family friend? “We all had adults in our life that we knew we could turn to for advice, guidance, counsel or just a helping hand,” said Kathy Witkowicki,... Continue
After a trial delayed by his pretending to mentally ill, Damodar Chandradas, 26, was sentenced to 25 years in state prison for the October 29, 2013 collision on Highway 121 that killed one and injured two others. Last month, Chandradas pled guilty to all 16... Continue
The Sonoma Theatre Alliance’s Teens ‘N Training (TNT) program is offering a series of Ensemble Training Workshops on Sundays in November and December that will culminate in a full production of “Carrie: The Musical” in February 2015. Newly appointed TNT Education Director Libby Oberlin, MA... Continue
Sonoma Severe Weather Shelter, begun last year in response to the extremely cold weather that hit Sonoma Valley in December, has again committed to providing a safe, warm, dry shelter for the homeless during the winter months. Shelter wull be made available when the temperature... Continue
The Wine Guy talks Pinot Noir. Continue
When Gerry (Geraldine) Eagen was asked what she wanted for her 90th birthday, the answer surprised the Council on Aging’s Randy Sue Collins. “I’ve always wanted to fly a small plane” came the reply. She said she's been dreaming about it for years, Collins said.... Continue