According to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) the Cork Oak (Quercus suber), one of the trees of the Sonoma Plaza, is a priority species. Priority species are considered by WWF to be the most “ecologically, economically and/or culturally important species on our planet.” Indigenous to... Continue
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I once knew a Dmitri, but you're the first Dmitra I've met My mother was absolutely sure she'd have boy, but she got me. She was an avid reader and loved Russian writers, so Dmitri became Dmitra. Well, you're certainly not Russian. Where were you... Continue
August is suddenly live theatre month, with the opening of “Proof” and continuing productions at two different outdoor venues. On the hill in Glen Ellen, the Transcendence Theatre Company presents “Rhythm of Life,” the latest production of “Broadway Under the Stars.” The troupe is incredibly... Continue
The need to renew and enhance the protection of greenbelts between towns and cities, the areas in which no major development can take place, will be presented to the Sonoma Valley Citizens Advisory Commission on Wednesday, August 26, by Greenbelt Alliance. “Community separators protect greenbelts... Continue
Bumped into my old friend Vladimir Bupkis at the Sacred Grounds coffee shop in town. I stood on line to place my order. “What’ll you have, sir?” "Cup of coffee.” “What size: petit, grande or machismo?” “Just pour the crap in a cup and give... Continue
Angelo Fischetti, 23, of Sonoma, an alleged graffiti vandal known “Hope” and “Karma,” was arrested Monday for Threats, Being Under the Influence, and Violation of Probation. During the investigation, a deputy located numerous cans of spray paint and various nozzles consistent with graffiti taggers. Fischetti, has a history... Continue
[caption id="attachment_56362" align="aligncenter" width="312"] Help name this adorable newborn baby boy! (Safari West)[/caption] Santa Rosa based nature reserve, Safari West, has a new member of the family: a baby Patas monkey! The baby boy was born on August 5, to Izzie and Maurice. He has... Continue
The Springs Highway 12 project has achieved a few important milestones as work continues with the fingers-crossed completion goal of early 2016. All planned utility relocation has been completed – an intricate process involving 41 separate utility lines and three high-pressure gas mains. With that... Continue
A plan for the Williams-Sonoma store to host 15 after-hours special events a year was denied Monday night by the Sonoma City Council. The panel’s 5-0 vote overturned previous approval by the Planning Commission. The eight-point appeal, filed by former Mayor Larry Barnett, focused on... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: Our 19 year old kitty is clearly approaching the end of his life and we are so sad as we have had the privilege of sharing our lives and home with him. We love him so much. He has recently survived a... Continue