Smarter than a 5th grader?

You know what a right angle is (right?), and, though you might misspell it, how photosynthesis works. You know, pretty much, when the earlier train from Chicago meets the faster train from New York. You might even know the capital of Nebraska --without Googling it.... Continue

Film Festival seeks volunteers

The Sonoma International Film Festival is looking to cast hundreds of critical roles –- the volunteers that make the event a success. As many as 400 volunteers are needed to greet visitors, act as ushers at screenings, work the parties and events, provide hospitality for... Continue

Bake sale brings in the bread

The Teens, Community, Action! after school class at Adele Harrison Middle School held a bake on Thursday afternoon, raising a whopping $145. The students are raising money that they will donate to Seeds of Learning, who is building a new school in El Salvador. The... Continue

Soccer tourney starts this Sunday

Starting Sunday, March 6 and running each Sunday through March, Vineyard Workers Services will present “La Copa César Chavez,” or the César Chavez Cup at Flowery School. Two games per Sunday will be played at 10 a.m. and noon. The public is encouraged to attend.... Continue

Film Fest to honor Susan Sarandon

Academy Award winning actress, Susan Sarandon will be this year’s recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Sonoma International Film Festival. “Susan Sarandon's impressive ongoing contributions to the motion picture industry, social activism, and the exemplary manner that she conducts her private life makes... Continue

Film Fest to honor Susan Sarandon

Family ties at record-setting fundraiser

A fundraiser for the American Heart Association last night at St. Francis Winery raised a record $50,000, according to winery President Christopher Silva (at right), pictured with AHA Executive Director Craig Nelson and former North Bay AHA President Alba Silva. Silva is also chairman of... Continue

Family ties at record-setting fundraiser

Area middle schoolers ready for their close-up

[caption id="attachment_23589" align="alignnone" width="420" caption="Aspiring filmmakers Sklyer Trystad, left, and Jim Saefong."][/caption] “Three, two, one….ACTION!” Adele Harrison seventh grader Genesis Castaneda is amazed that she and her friend, Dhamar Gallardo, a seventh grader at Altimira, are not only behind the camera calling out that famous Hollywood... Continue

Friday Farmers Market gets County scrutiny

Sonoma County will call for proposals to operate the Friday Farmers Market, the first-ever screening of candidates to run the weekly event in the Depot Park parking lot. The incumbent group is lead by market manager Hilda Swartz, the polarizing figure who presided over the... Continue

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