There are a few things about being a veterinarian that are very difficult. Oh, don’t get me wrong, overall it is a marvelous profession and I’m honored and grateful to be a part of it. But it’s funny how there are a few things about... Continue
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There are big screen movies, 3-D movies and movie experiences that jump right off the screen. The 17th Annual Sonoma International Film Festival, April 2-6, features several immersive, big night events including the screening of “Born in Chicago,” a documentary about how white teenage musicians... Continue
A woman wanted by Daly City police for Financial Elder Abuse was arrested Monday night in a Sonoma condominium. A tipster told Sonoma police that Christina Marie Pruitt, 57, was living at a condominium on La Mancha Way in Sonoma. She was found hiding in... Continue
The 17th Annual Sonoma International Film Festival is holding a casting call – for volunteers. The ambitious event, April 2-6, relies on the help of several hundred volunteers to greet visitors, work the parties and screenings, provide hospitality for filmmakers, and help with pre-festival production.... Continue
Better make that order to-go: The cop cars parked outside might have been a clue, but a shoplifting suspect picked the wrong spot for a cup of coffee when he wandered into Starbucks on March 21. A deputy noticed that the man looked like the... Continue
Integrated Pest Management, which encourages home gardeners to reduce their dependence on chemicals for pest control, is the topic of the April 3 meeting of the Valley of the Moon Garden Club. Guest speaker Anne Lowings will discuss “Good Bugs/Bad Bugs” at 7 p.m. at... Continue
(By Tarney Baldinger) Our friends in Kaniv feel acutely the irony that after peacefully seeking a just government, suddenly, they face war. The atmosphere is extremely tense. They again ask not to use their names. They are proud of what they accomplished in the Maidan... Continue
Sonoma Raceway will apply for updates to its Sonoma County use permit, which would include the ability to host non-racing activities including a four-day music festival and a winery tasting room. The new application will not propose any significant physical changes to the facility, but... Continue
You don’t have to have a dull, colorless garden just because you are transitioning your plant palette to drought tolerant species. The following bulbs and annuals are gorgeous, and are very low water users. In fact, they often survive on winter rains alone and reseed... Continue
The name on the Plaza door has changed, but that’s still Bill Dardon, 39 years in real estate and counting, behind the desk at 34 W. Spain. Actually, he’s too hyper to sit for very long. In addition to listing and selling homes, Dardon does... Continue