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Chinese wines surprise industry experts

  Wine industry aficionados from Napa and Sonoma gathered at Hurley’s Restaurant in Yountville recently to sample a selection of wines from China and were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the wines. Of the five sampled, only one – a Syrah, was a clear... Continue

Chinese wines surprise industry experts

  Wine industry aficionados from Napa and Sonoma gathered at Hurley’s Restaurant in Yountville recently to sample a selection of wines from China and were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the wines. Of the five sampled, only one – a Syrah, was a clear... Continue

Rallying support

A smiling Yannick Phillips stands amid a crowd of protestors positioned at the top of Broadway on Saturday. The Sonoma rally, in solidarity with teachers, nurses, firefighters, students, police officers and others protesting in Wisconsin, is part of a national effort calling itself “Save the... Continue

Rallying support

A smiling Yannick Phillips stands amid a crowd of protestors positioned at the top of Broadway on Saturday. The Sonoma rally, in solidarity with teachers, nurses, firefighters, students, police officers and others protesting in Wisconsin, is part of a national effort calling itself “Save the... Continue

Arnold Dr. accident knocks out Valley power

A power poll versus car entanglement on Arnold Drive on Friday morning resulted in a losing situation for everyone involved. The driver escaped injury but the resulting accident knocked out power to almost 9,000 Sonoma Valley residents. As of 9 a.m., PG&E crews had restored... Continue

Sunshine School receives rock climbing cube

Sunshine School recently took delivery of a unique, custom-built rock climbing cube specially designed for pre-school aged children. The four-foot square cube has approximately 40 hand-holds and is sized to be safe yet challenging for young children. The cube was constructed using surplus materials donated... Continue

End of line for Valley commuter bus

After some 30 years of providing weekday commuter bus service from Sonoma to San Francisco, the Valley of the Moon Commute Club will make its final run on Feb. 25. The rider-supported Club simply can’t afford to sustain operations. The loss of the VMCC’s familiar... Continue

Vendor applications due for Farmers Market

The first Tuesday night Farmers Market is still a few months (and storms) away, but applications to sell goods at the weekly Plaza event are due March 1. The new Valley of the Moon Certified Farmers Market (VOMCFM), the group awarded the management contract in... Continue

Sonoma budget in good shape

So far, so good. Midway through the fiscal year, Sonoma is on track to meet its $11.5 million budget. “The city continues to remain solvent in all major funds,” Carol Giovanatto, assistant city manager and treasurer, told the city council. “This position will continue throughout... Continue

Snappy dogs and dirty derrieres

Dear Dr. Forsythe: I have a buddy who came by my place the other day to visit my roommate.  He wasn’t in my house but two minutes when my dog Snuggles went crazy growling and trying to bite him.  He is the nicest guy, and... Continue
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