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Dogs – and owners – who bite

Dear Dr. Forsythe:  We recently rescued a Bull Terrier and wanted to ask you some questions about several strange things that “Belle” is doing that is making me and my family a little worried.  I should also tell you that the shelter never mentioned this... Continue

Café Mac set to go viral at new Broadway location

For the past ten years, local Macintosh guru Jim Witous has watched as Apple slowly but surely opened 350 wildly popular retail stores around the globe. Now, he’s ready to get in on that action. During that time, Witous has built a loyal following by... Continue

‘Sister City’ delegation welcomes Ukrainian officials

The holidays are a great time for family. Recently it was Sister City representatives that got together, as Sonoma welcomed two Ukrainian officials to here to celebrate the official connection with Kaniv. The visit began at City Hall, where Consul General Sergiy Aloshyn and Consul... Continue

Away in Glen Ellen

Shepherds, wise men, angels, Mary, Jesus and Joseph will be portrayed by members of the flock from Glen Ellen Community Church in the annual Live Nativity on Saturday, Dec. 17. Complete with camels, donkeys and goats, the theatrical reenactment of the birth story with actors... Continue

Gift it forward

Fran Meininger revisits the Twelve Days of Christmas with recycled, handmade and repurposed gift ideas. Continue

Free matinee from Hometown Band

Another reason for loving life in the charming burg that is your Sonoma: The Sonoma Hometown Band. The all-volunteer troupe, which has proudly marched in every Fourth of July Parade since 1967, takes its act indoors on Sunday, Dec. 18, for a free matinee concert... Continue

Trapped driver pulled from wreck

A 78-year-old Sonoma man was trapped in his vehicle after a solo crash Thursday afternoon on Fifth Street West. After being extricated from wreck, he was flown by helicopter to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital where he is listed in stable condition. The driver lost control... Continue

‘Tis the season for healthy habits

In Sonoma, we eat drink and are merry all year long. Truly, this little City knows how to party. We also know how to appreciate good quality food and being healthy. I love running into people who share stories with me about their health routines... Continue

Peace and harmony

The Valley of the Moon Chamber Ensemble’s annual Christmas Concert, on Sunday afternoon, Dec. 18, covers a wonderful range of holiday tunes sacred and secular, familiar and obscure. Definitely uplifting. But before the voices carry you away, note who’s playing backup. When the group couldn’t... Continue

Naughty list?

A Sonoma woman, 52, was surprised to receive calls and texts regarding her escort service, definitely not her line of work. Seems like a vengeful frenemy had posted the fake notice on Craig’s List… Those Tweets and Facebook updates about your holiday trip? A good... Continue