by Ben Christopher This article was originally published by CalMatters The apartment building planned on East Morris Avenue in Modesto is exactly the kind of thing that California’s political leaders want to see a whole lot more of: The project promises 44 units of affordable housing... Continue
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Sometimes not returning a text is so easy. You can tell yourself to let things go and sometimes that’s okay. I mean, it’s a good thing to let things slide. Until they become a landslide. These days it’s called “ghosting.” Some people drift away, off... Continue
Sonoma Art Walk is back for the 2026 season, returning to the historic Sonoma Plaza on the first Thursday of the month from April through October. This beloved community tradition transforms downtown into a vibrant celebration of local creativity, fine art, and the unique spirit... Continue
By Dr. Devatara Holman, DACM, L.Ac., and Dr. Evan Shepherd Reiff, DACM, L.Ac. Valley Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine In our society today, we often treat stress as a temporary hurdle to be endured and overcome. However, when physical and emotional pressure persists for long durations,... Continue
Larson Park is once again echoing with the sounds of children’s laughter, punctuated by the crisp pop of pickleball paddles on the newest courts in the County. After a major, $4.3 million renovation that closed the park for nearly a year, the 7.6-acre property, that... Continue
By David Bolling Have you ever scratched a rhinoceros behind the ear? Probably not. Given the popular perception of rhinos, petting one might sound almost as risky as kissing a crocodile on the lips. But then, you haven’t met Ozzy, a southern white rhino born... Continue
Sonoma Speaker Series on March 23 Liz Murray is the once-homeless daughter of two loving but deeply-drug dependent parents, who raised herself from living on the streets of New York City to earning a full scholarship to Harvard University. Her riveting memoir, “Breaking Night,” was... Continue
On January 29, your correspondent attended a State of the Valley presentation at the Sebastiani Theater in Sonoma, hosted by the Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce. It featured a recap of 2025, visions for 2026 and presentations by Congressman Mike Thompson, state Senator Christopher Cabaldon... Continue
After David Bolling called me late last Friday night about writing this column, I was definitely awake when President Donald Trump launched his war on Iran very early Saturday morning. I watched the updates for hours. I am a newshound, but I am also a... Continue
The Japanese film “Perfect Days” features renowned actor Kôji Yakusho leading a Zen-like life in the heart of Tokyo, where he works as a public toilet cleaner. Yakusho won Best Actor for the role at the Cannes Film Festival. His character, Hirayama, is shown playing... Continue