A victim of sexual battery is suing her convicted Sonoma Valley coach in civil court, along with the soccer league and its former president. Gregory Vance Tatton, 45, agreed to a plea deal and served eight months in jail for having sex with the girl,... Continue
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A 16-year-old female high school student was allegedly cornered and groped by two teenage boys in a campus storage shed on May 26. The girl reported the incident at about 3 p.m. Two males, one age 17 and one age 18, were identified and arrested... Continue
On a recent balmy evening, close to 700 mentors, mentees and families converged on the Flowery Elementary School playground to celebrate the place where the Stand By Me Mentoring Program first began some 15 years ago. What started in 1996 as a small academic tutoring... Continue
Dear Dr. F: My friend has two cats and one of them is behaving rather badly of late. They are both Persians, a boy, Guido, and a girl, Cossette. Cossette was the first to join the family about a year ago. Guido followed a few... Continue
[caption id="attachment_25178" align="alignnone" width="420" caption="Just a few of the talented middle school writers who participated in this year’s annual Rotary Writer’s Faire include, from left to right: Romain Clerou, Brett Sullivan, Quentin Dugan, Jacob Little. Edwin Reyes and Nazir Lyle."][/caption] The Sonoma Valley Rotary Club’s... Continue
Finally, a good reason to embarrass yourself singing “These Boots Were Made for Walking” in public! A fundraiser for Relay For Life, the karaoke party will feature raffles throughout the event, with prizes including wine, jewelry and gift baskets. ‘Relay’ swag will be sold, and... Continue
Driving for cancer, driving awareness and driving across America, with a Sonoma stop included, is the Pink Fire Truck Tour. A volunteer team of “Guardians of The Ribbon,” dressed in pink fire suits, drive pink fire trucks across the country every year in a campaign... Continue
A Clydesdale foal, perhaps 24 hours old, finds that walking is thirsty work. The newest member of the Castagnasso family's Clydesdale clan, pictured in an Arnold Drive pasture, was born this week. Photo by Teri Shore. Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: Are there any supplements that you recommend for pets? My dog just seems to have less energy lately and after the vet ran every test he could, we decided a good vitamin or supplement might be all he really needs. What do... Continue
Close to 70 percent of the Prestwood student body got in on the action recently as they walked and rolled to school. This is the second year in a row that the school has participated in International Walk to School Day where students are encouraged... Continue