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Sonoma Valley football scores and schedule

8/31 @ Redwood W 42-14 9/6 vs. Terra Linda W 18-13 9/14 @ San Marin L 19-47 9/27 vs. Analy 10/4 @ Kennedy 10/12 @ Piner (Santa Rosa, CA) 10/18 vs. Healdsburg 10/25 @ El Molino 11/1 vs. Elsie Allen 11/8 @ Petaluma Continue

Hospital capital campaign enters final stage

As Sonoma Valley Hospital nears its grand November re-opening, the funding gap to pay for the project continues to narrow. The capital campaign has to-date raised $8.9 million toward the $11 million needed to complete expansion of the new hospital and state-of-the-art Emergency Care Center... Continue

Young minds examine human rights issues

Issues concerning teens run the gamut, from body self-image and daily media consumption to cyber bullying, sexual assault, and the ever-present pitfalls of drugs and alcohol. The adolescent brain, as it develops through the teenage years, presents a paradox of behavior. The downside: teens are... Continue

Now serving

The Sonoma Valley Museum of Art’s newest exhibition, “Kitchen Memories: Kathleen Thompson Hill Culinary Collection,” a quirky range of historic gadgets, utensils, cookbooks and related ephemera from the food writer’s exhaustive archives, opens with a member reception on Friday, September 6, from 6 to 8... Continue

A probing question

Dear Dr. Forsythe: My husband gets really irritated at our cocker spaniel “Viola” when she starts scooting on her butt.  He often starts dragging her and raises his voice to get her to stop.  I admit that its a little embarrassing that she does it... Continue

Are GMO foods making you sick?

Americans have been consuming genetically modified foods for nearly 30 years.  But now, as more scientific studies begin to surface, both scientists and consumers are starting to question the effects of GMO’s on our health. From severe allergies, cancer, and yes, even weight gain, concerns... Continue

Wine Auction raises $1.4 million

Spirits were high and paddles higher Sunday as the Sonoma Harvest Wine Auction at Chateau St. Jean drew bids totaling over $1.4 million, more than doubling the 2012 total and shattering all previous auction records. With costumes, food and décor inspired by the Brazilian theme... Continue

Report: Gas tax revenue no excuse for bad roads

Despite receiving more gasoline tax revenue than 40 of California’s 58 counties, Sonoma County has arguably the worst roads in the state, according to the watchdog group Save Our Sonoma Roads. In the fiscal year ended June 30, Sonoma County received $12.86 million in gas... Continue

Muscling up

Over 100 hot rods and muscle cars are expected at the Bad Ass Car Show on Saturday, September 7, at the Sonoma Veterans War Memorial grounds. Hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Bear Flag Post 1943, the free show runs from 9 a.m. to... Continue

Planning the winter garden

Quarter Acre Farm owner Andrea Davis-Cetina speaks on “Starting and Enjoying a Winter Garden” at the Valley of the Moon Garden Club meeting on September 5, 7 p.m. at the Sonoma Community Center. The goal of the free workshop: provide all the information needed to... Continue