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20 yummy things to be thankful for

Praise the food and pass the gravy -- Food Editor Kristin Jorgensen's gives thanks this year for: 1. Velvety, perfectly prepared lattes and swoon-inducing pastries -- including gluten free choices -- from Crisp Bake Shop. 2. The girl and the fig’s ever-changing, but always to-die-for,... Continue

Cab was king

As you can tell by driving around the Valley, there isn’t much going on in the vineyards. We are between seasons and the vines are slowly going into dormancy. There are still leaves on some vines with others as bare as can be. In the... Continue

‘Friends’ help brighten holidays

Throughout Sonoma Valley, the annual Friends in Sonoma Helping holiday food drive is underway. This year marks the 43rd year FISH will distribute boxes filled with non-perishable foods, fresh produce, eggs and a gift card to redeem for a main course at a local market.... Continue

Youth of the Year, in her own words

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley named Maribel Campos its 2015 Youth of the Year, an honor recognizing her service to Club, community and family, and her commitment to a positive life in the face of adversity. At the November 20 ceremony, the... Continue

Sparking an interest

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) are the focus of a new after-school program at the Boys & Girls Clubs, lead by Alex Brown-Ward. Activities for elementary-aged members include math and strategy games, chess, chemistry, junior engineers, and “Weird Science.” Brown-Ward majored in biology at... Continue

What is a Death Café?

(Frank Samson) The last time I checked, we are all going to die. Hopefully, later rather than sooner, but now seems a good time to talk about Death Cafes. Wait. Before you click away in horror, understand that Death Cafes are more about living life... Continue

Current water use is unsustainable

(Reader opinion by Fred Allenbach) As a citizen concerned with local and regional water issues, I have attended Sonoma County Water Agency sponsored Sonoma Valley Groundwater Management Program meetings for the past year and currently sit on the city’s Community Services and Environmental Commission. I... Continue

Tips for job-seeking teens

A workshop that tells teen “What Employers Want” will be hosted by Sonoma Valley Teen Services on Monday afternoon, December 1. Teen Services has teamed up with the Economic Vitality Partnership of the City of Sonoma and the Sonoma Valley Chamber to add this special... Continue