Trash is the new black

It was a packed house Saturday night for the Sonoma Community Center’s Second Annual Trashion Show, a catwalk of eco-correct couture made from recycled and repurposed materials, cast-off junk and, well, just plain garbage. Mikeala Homes took first place for her “Black Pearl” (front page),... Continue

Truly bazaar

Members of the Sonoma Valley Vintners and Growers Alliance gather for their annual rite of spring: Ron Zak’s photo shoot for the Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction. With the theme “Sonoma Shambala,” the event will be held September 2 at Chateau St. Jean. The Indian-inspired... Continue

Alzheimer's patient found

An 80-year-old Alzheimer's patient has been found nearly four hours after going missing from a Patten Street residence. Robert Sessions walked away from his caregiver around noon. About 3:30 p.m. he was spotted on Eighth Street East near the airport. Police were about to mount... Continue

Stop Kony 2012

The name Joseph Kony strikes fear in the hearts of many. In Sonoma, it invokes sadness, anger, and a call to action. For local students, many following in the footsteps of their parents and grandparents before them, uniting in protest seems almost second nature. So... Continue

Give me land, lots of land

Dear Dr. Abbie: We just adopted a beautiful Border Collie. She is so smart, but she has been tearing up our house when we are at work. We love her, but we can’t keep buying a new couch every week. Sign us, Wit’s end Dear... Continue

Project muffintop

Hello Sonoma, I have a question for you... What do you think of when you hear the words “muffin top?” Well, you may or may not be surprised to know that according to Webster’s Dictionary, “muffin top” is a term used to describe a person’s... Continue

Tax day protest

A group led by Sonomans for Tax Justice stage a peaceful demonstration this evening at the Sonoma post office on Broadway. The group convened on the Plaza at 5:30 p.m. and walked down to the post office, where tax returns can be filed until 6:30... Continue

Film fest fades to black

The Sonoma International Film Festival brought down the curtain on its landmark 15th anniversary Sunday night, celebrating five extraordinary days of cinema that included an unprecedented 137 films from more than 30 countries. The U.S. premiere of the acclaimed French film, "The Source" (La Source... Continue

Busy commute

From as far away as Siberia, millions of birds migrate each year to the Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge Complex, home to the most spectacular concentration of waterfowl on the continent. The 35,000-acre preserve is explored on Wednesday, April 18 with “The Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge... Continue

Petaluma Adobe State Historic Park spared closure

The Petaluma Adobe Stare Historic Park, the oldest structure in the Petaluma area and once the center of General Mariano Vallejo’s sprawling 100 square mile rancho, will remain open for another year. The Sonoma Petaluma State Historic Parks Association, a non-profit organization, will pay State... Continue

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