'Little Shop' opens Thursday

Matlock Zumsteg is Seymour, the nerdy florist tormented by a bloodthirsty plant in "Little Shop of Horrors," the rock musical coming to The Rotary Stage at Andrews Hall on April 17. The Narrow Way Stage Company production, directed by Chris Ginesi, opens the Sonoma Theatre... Continue

Ecumenical Good Friday service

The Sonoma Valley Ministerial Association presents its annual ecumenical Good Friday service, hosted by Trinity Episcopal Church, located at 275 E. Spain St. The service begins at 12:15 on Friday April 18. Everyone is welcome! Clergy and lay leaders from valley churches and ministries will... Continue

Tired but wired?

Did you know that two of the main health complaints doctors receive from patients are fatigue and anxiety? Either of these sound familiar? Perhaps both? Fact is, many of the diet and lifestyle factors that cause fatigue also contribute to depression and anxiety. More often... Continue

Postcard from Mexico

Kristin rises from the hammock, puts down the cocktail and posts an update from Sayulita. The question is, will she ever come back? Continue

Local baseball, #don'ttextanddrive, and a how not to win at the casino

The Sonoma Stompers, your very own professional baseball team, opens its home season on Tuesday, July 1, the first of 33 games at Arnold Field. It sounds like a fun, nostalgic summer; bleacher tickets start at just $3, and grandstand ducats at $10. Luxury box?... Continue

Treatment in transition: When a Developmental Center closes

Like the Sonoma Developmental Center, The Lanterman Developmental Center in Pomona was one of California's last large institutional care centers for people with profound developmental disabilities. When it was ordered closed by the state in 2010, the population of the 302-acre campus had dwindled from... Continue

Thompson: ‘Reckless’ budget plan won’t pass Senate

Though the House Majority’s Fiscal Year 2015 budget was passed by the House today, Sonoma Valley’s U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson, who voted against it, said the Senate will not pass the budget, and if it did, the President would veto it. “This reckless spending plan... Continue

Kenwood standoff death: suicide

Last week’s 19-hour standoff between a SWAT team and an armed man barricaded in a Kenwood trailer ended with the suspect’s suicide, officials said Monday. According to initial autopsy results, Miguel Angel Garcia, 32, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest. Officials were... Continue

Hospital announces Pulse Award winners

Pam Gibson, Ligia Booker and Kimberly Blattner are recipients of this year’s Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation Pulse Award, which honors outstanding Sonoma Valley women who have made significant contributions to the community through their volunteerism, community involvement and philanthropy. The three will be honored at... Continue

Film fest winners

The Sonoma International Film Festival’s 17th edition came to a rousing close Sunday night following five days that featured capacity audiences for a wide variety of films from around the world. “This has been an extraordinary year,” said SIFF Executive Director Kevin McNeely. “We are... Continue

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