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Save a park, save 15 percent

The Sonoma/Petaluma State Historical Parks Association, which supports the Petaluma Adobe and the Sonoma Mission and Barracks, has kicked off its 2012 membership drive, perks included. “The drive is in progress and has additional urgency now that state government wants to close 70 State Parks,... Continue

Two different cases of doggie breath

Dear Dr. Abbie:  My husband took your advice and avoided the chocolate this Valentine’s. He gave me sugar free gum. How romantic! My dentist says Xylitol is good for my teeth. My dog’s breath smells like low tide. Will this gum help her? – Signed,... Continue

Doing it caveman style

We're getting our caveman on Sonoma and you are invited. Ever wanted to harpoon a fish for dinner, or gnaw on a bone and then clean your teeth with it? Ok, well, maybe not. But the caveman, or "Paleo" diet is the latest craze in... Continue

Financial literacy seminars offered by SVTS and local bankers

[caption id="attachment_28850" align="alignnone" width="420" caption="Omar Barrigan, a U.S. Bank personal banker, answers a question from Ari Encarnacion during the recently held financial literacy seminar at the Teen Center."][/caption] The first of three free financial literacy seminars was offered on a recent Saturday morning at the... Continue

Final chapter

  Construction is well ahead of schedule at The Sonoma Valley Regional Library, which will reopen in its refurbished quarters at 755 West Napa Street on March 20. “We are thrilled the remodeling project has gone so well and are very excited to be moving... Continue

Local Girl Scouts celebrate centennial with new treat for cookie season

[caption id="attachment_28844" align="alignnone" width="420" caption="Sonoma Valley Fire District Station #3 served as the staging area as some 20,000 boxes of Girl Scout cookies were delivered in preparation for Girl Scout cookie season, starting locally this week. "][/caption] There is almost nothing better than Girl Scout... Continue

3 cool things

Three events worth checking out this weekend. Three times one A trio of North Bay singer/songwriters highlight the latest edition of Meadowcroft Family of Wines’ “Songwriters In Sonoma” series as B.C. Fitzpatrick (pictured), John Courage, and Judah Nagler, each performing solo, headline the intimate 7... Continue

Saints be praised

The St. Gabriel’s Celestial Brass Band, a musical hurricane that nearly blew down the tent at last year’s bash, returns Saturday, Feb. 18 for Meadowcroft Wines’ second annual Mardi Gras Celebration. The band will lead the host Krewe’s new King and Queen (Ronda and Mike... Continue

Drinks on the Plaza

A photograph of a three-level fountain – one each for humans, horses and dogs – is part of a new exhibit tracing the history of Sonoma Plaza. The free exhibit, presented by the Sonoma League for Historic Preservation, is on display at the General Joseph... Continue

Valerie Brown backs Bramfitt in Supes race

First District Supervisor Valerie Brown, who is stepping down at the end of her current term, has endorsed Mark Bramfitt in the race to succeed her on the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. “I have known and worked with Mark Bramfitt for many years,” said... Continue