Playing the big room

Sonoma Valley High School alum Danny Wirick sings the national anthem Monday night at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. Wirick is a sophomore at the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music where he is majoring in popular music performance, a highly selective program... Continue

Celebration of Women event

The Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation’s Pulse Award, which honors outstanding Sonoma Valley women who have made significant contributions to the community through their volunteerism, community involvement and philanthropy, this year honors Valerie Brown and Harriet Derwingson. The two will recognized for their service at the... Continue

How to prevent identity theft

Preventing identity theft The number one consumer complaint to the Federal Trade Commission every year for the last 12 years? Identity theft, a crime that could be claiming claiming nearly a million victims every month. On Wednesday, May 15, 2 to 3 p.m. the Sonoma... Continue

Bathing schedule is all wet

Dear Dr. Forsythe: I wondered how often I should give my dog a bath. Lately I have bathed her every three to four days because I love the way she looks and smells when I’m done. But her coat has gotten greasy and she even... Continue

Beneath the waters of Sonoma Creek

A study of fish in Sonoma Creek is discovering a more vigorous population of fish than expected, especially steelhead trout. Previous studies showed that steelhead and salmon do indeed spawn (lay eggs) in Sonoma Valley streams. According to Gordon Becker, project manager, the new study... Continue

Representing

Assemblymember Mariko Yamada meets with constituents and community leaders at Grange Hall as part of a tour of Boyes Hot Springs last week. “Both my District Director, Tom Bartee, and I appreciated the opportunity to meet with Springs residents, and to hear first-hand their concerns... Continue

Cops snag serial purse snatcher

The suspects in a string of purse snatchings including a theft at a fundraiser at the Hanna Boys Center are behind bars. Detectives arrested Joshua Lenzi, 25, of Santa Rosa, and later, when she came to see him in jail, his girlfriend, Courtney Silliman, 31.... Continue

Working the Loop

The team from the Rotary Club of Sonoma Valley volunteers for a trail rebuilding project at Jack London State Park. Pictured, form left, are Jon Parker, Cyman Dever, Community Service Chair Gary Edwards, Chip Allen and Sam Morphy. George Merrick and Sandie Nalezny (Cyman;s mon)... Continue

Separate area for small dogs at Smith park?

Sonoma County Regional Parks will host two meetings at El Verano’s Ernie Smith Community Park to gather input on proposed improvements to the off-leash dog area. Regional Parks looking for feedback on plans to create a section of dog park for small dogs only, an... Continue

Local dance pairs shake it up

Sonoma Community Center dances into spring with a re-vamped Dancing with Our Stars, event to raise funds for its arts education programs and events. Modeled after the hit TV show, the live version of Dancing with Our Stars features talented dance professionals paired with local... Continue

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