Two dead birds infected with West Nile virus have been discovered in Santa Rosa. The birds were both American crows and lab tests showed they were recently infected with the virus, according to The Marin/Sonoma Mosquito and Vector Control District. One bird was found in... Continue
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Philip Sales, the producer “The Foreigner,” at Andrews Hall this weekend, also plays the role of a British Army bomb disposal expert in the live production. While researching the role, he was impressed with the bravery of the real people who do such courageous work.... Continue
The Backyard Naturalist Series at Bouverie Preserve continues Saturday, Oct. 13, with a focus on native oaks. Of the 10 species that occur in Sonoma County, Boueverie is home to nine of them, making the 535-acre preserve a perfect outdoor classroom in which to learn... Continue
A regular visitor to the petanque courts at Depot Park in the late afternoon would notice a black SUV parked near the paved pathway leading to the courts. The SUV was owned by Chuck Fleming, who arrived daily at the petanque courts between 4-4:30 p.m.... Continue
Barbara Jacobsen is the 2012 Treasure Artist of the Year, Sonoma’s Cultural and Fine Arts Commission announced today. Barbara is well known locally as a painter and collage expert. She has an open art studio and has taught the very popular Journey Book classes. She... Continue
Even though I am a veterinarian with 19 years experience who keeps himself abreast with the latest trends in animal wellness, the day I dropped my beloved companion Twiggy off for her first day of “doggie day care,” I was a blithering mess. It took... Continue
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Sonoma Valley Hospital in October will offer mammograms and follow-up care to women who are uninsured, underinsured or with high insurance deductibles at no charge. Women seeking a mammogram must first obtain an order from their physician, who... Continue
Aspiring gardeners in Kristi Draluck’s kindergarten class at Prestwood Schoool are working out of a new shed this year, thanks to a donation by Steve Ledson. After Draluck transformed a neglected playground into a beautiful garden (complete with solar power, thanks to a PG&E grant... Continue
The Rio Nido man whose idea of recycling metal was to steal sprinkler heads from local vineyards has been tried and sentenced. Thomas Barnick, 48, was convicted of grand theft stemming from a series of thefts in the Sonoma, Russian River and Geyserville areas. Barnick... Continue
Sue Weitendorf, of Sonoma County's Call of the Wild Cat Fanciers (left, holding Samantha Kate), presents a $1,000 check to Pets Lifeline Executive Director Nancy King (holding Alexandra). The check is part of the proceeds from the annual Santa Rosa cat show held at the... Continue