Here's the kicker

Dan Roseland of Sonoma Chevrolet, presents Sonoma Valley Youth Soccer Association President Colleen Paul, with a check for $500. Sonoma Chevrolet has supported the fundraising efforts of traveling soccer teams and many other local youth organizations by providing a high-visibility area for car washes. Continue

Veterans Day 2012

With Veterans Day 2011 in the books, the planning begins for the 2012 ceremony to include a replica of the Vietnam Memorial Wall. The traveling wall is 80 percent the size of the original monument in Washington D.C. Part of the planned Cost of Freedom... Continue

…but the voice is familiar

In 1966, Butch Engle, local actor and director of Sonoma’s Reader’s Theatre, was just one hit single away from genuine Rock Star status. He had his own psychedelic rock band: Butch Engle and the Styx, a powerful clear voice, a recording contract with Warner Brothers... Continue

Fragile planet, strong community

To the over 300 people who recently watched the breathtakingly beautiful and poignant film “Home", it was clear that the challenges to our planet and its inhabitants are daunting. Climate change aside (we’ll come back to that in a second), humankind has made an indelible... Continue

Design with a touch of green

Fran Meininger gets a taste of Junk Chic. Continue

Sentimental journey

Dance for the Troops, the 1940’s-themed bash complete with a big band and a sweet-singing female harmony group, the Fondettes, transforms the Sonoma veterans building into a USO hall. The November 12 event, presented by American Legion Jack London Post #489, will fund packages for... Continue

What’s in a name?

Dear Dr. Forsythe: I have an 11-year-old dachshund that has ongoing pancreatitis and needs to be on medication frequently. In fact, over the last year he had five or six different bouts of it and needed to be hospitalized every time. I was wondering if... Continue

Cohn music fest raises $400k for charity

In an annual holiday tradition, philanthropist, vintner and concert promoter Bruce Cohn distributed today the proceeds from his 25th Annual B.R Cohn Charity Events Fall Music Festival held in September at the B.R Cohn Winery Amphitheatre in Glen Ellen. The event raised over $400,000, making... Continue

Science anyone?

[caption id="attachment_27603" align="alignnone" width="420" caption="he Lego Robotics table during Infineon’s Discovery Day was a big hit with children of all ages who gathered to battle incredible creations made from the colorful plastic bricks."][/caption] Dozens of science-themed booths, demos and exhibits were available for exploring on... Continue

Star struck

Local hero and two-time Academy Award-winning director John Lasseter received his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame earlier this month. In addition to his many and varied feature animation film credits, Lasseter serves as Chief Creative Officer for Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios... Continue

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