In the late 1950's the post-war bohemia of San Francisco’s upper Fillmore District was a haven for artists pushing the boundaries of personal freedom and improvisation. The exhibition “Renaissance on Fillmore, 1955-65,” at di Rosa through Jan. 27, includes the work of 17 artists who... Continue

Members of the Prestwood School Student Council show a check for $513.47, money raised by students in a school-wide drive to aid Red Cross relief efforts for victims of Hurricane Sandy. Fifth-grade student council leaders, along with teacher representative Sal Pagano, organized the two-week effort,... Continue

The energy is up and the glam is on for the Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance’s annual New Year’s bash, this year dubbed the “Glitz & Gatsby Gala.” The event takes place at The Lodge on Monday, Dec. 31, starting at 7:30 p.m. with a champagne... Continue

Lilla and Andy Weinberger celebrate 21 years of Readers’ Books, the independent bookstore that has remained relevant in a computerized world through an eclectic inventory, staff personality and customer service, author readings and other in-store events. The anniversary fell, coincidentally on Small Business Saturday, of... Continue

Yecenia Vargas is the Boys & Girls Club’s Youth of the Year for 2012. A junior at Sonoma Valley High School, Vargas has been a volunteer at the club for almost two years. Like many of teen members, she attended the club as a young... Continue

June Ambrose and Dan Parker of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1943 hold a sign made for them by Debbie Bacher's First Grade class at Sassarini School. The visit was coordinated by student teacher Jennifer Perry, at right, whose husband is a veteran of the... Continue

Sonoma Valley Office Supply will close this week after 34 years in business. “Regretfully, we were unable to withstand the arrival of Staples to our little town,” stated Dana Frank in an email to customers. The retailer, located at 551 Fifth Street, also ran a... Continue