9/11 tribute

The 10th anniversary of the September 9/11 tragedy will be commemorated in Sonoma with ceremonies and a Plaza barbecue. The event continues to take shape as more volunteers come forward to add to the occasion. The tribute begins at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, September 11,... Continue

Tell me about it

How does a group of mimes produce a musical? The San Francisco Mime Troupe, a group of performing satirists, pulls off the trick September 19 with its new show “2012 – The Musical!” The venerable group, which has been mocking all things corporate and bureaucratic... Continue

Treasure hunting on Treasure Island

The Treasure Island Flea Market, on the island in San Francisco Bay, is gaining popularity as a hip place to hunt for great booty. I decided to check it out myself. But first, I needed some advice on how to maximize my efforts from friend... Continue

Heartworm a real threat

Dear Dr. Forsythe: Our 4-year-old dog has tested positive for heartworm. We are still waiting for another test to confirm the vet’s diagnosis. I am very concerned because we never saw a single mosquito and didn’t think it would happen to our dog. Is there... Continue

Drawn together

Principals from 12 Valley schools and directors from three non-profits gather for their share of a $88,500 donation from the Sonoma Plein Air Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 2002 by artist Keith Wicks. Funds were raised through the 2011 Sonoma Plein Air Festival, a... Continue

Booked to reopen

The temporary home of the Sonoma Valley Library nears completion in Burlingame Hall on West Spain Street. The facility is scheduled to open on Friday, September 9, after several weeks of converting the event space of The First Congregational Church. The new space is about... Continue

Deadly solo crash on Cavedale Road

A woman was killed Monday when she was thrown from a pickup truck rolling down a Sonoma Valley hillside. Barbara Bradley, 52, was driving a Chevy pickup on Cavedale Road when the vehicle ran off the steep road and down a 50-foot cliff. She was not... Continue

Still time to enter photo contest

Annadel State Park welcomes photographers from amateur to professional, fifth grade through adult, for the second annual Celebrate the Park digital photo contest. The deadline has been extended through September 5 to allow one final weekend photo outing. Entries will be judged by local professional... Continue

Wine country reunion

Prepping a “grown-up tailgate party” for the Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction are Mia Stornetta, Conny Gustafson and Julie Atwood. With a theme “Sonoma Homecoming – Vintage 2011” the bash at Cline Cellars on Sunday, September 4, will be complete with cheerleaders, athletes, hot rods,... Continue

Odd but true

“The Odd Couple,” hitting its stride this weekend at Andrews Hall, is a genuine treat. Chris Wall (Oscar, the messy one) and Andy Shapiro (Felix, the neatnick) head an ensemble cast that layers on the gags faster than Felix can tie his apron; Luba Markoff... Continue

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