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Avast! It’s ‘Talk Like A Pirate Day’

The crew will be hoisting a few grogs at Murphy’s Irish Pub in Sonoma for International Talk Like A Pirate Day. There will be Pirate Trivia, a best Pirate Costume Contest, and more, starting at 4 p.m. and continuing until all planks have been walked.... Continue

Up a creek with bucket, trash bag

Volunteers will clean four Sonoma Valley waterway sites Saturday as part of the 27th annual California Coastal Clean Up Day. Some 150 local volunteers will take part on what is currently recognized as the world’s largest volunteer event, a statewide effort to clean up local... Continue

Stepping out

Inspired by the popular television show, the Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation presents “Dancing with Our Stars” on September 18 at the Sonoma Veterans Hall. The dance competition features eight notable locals paired with veteran dancers in a program of Waltz, Tango, Disco, Salsa and other... Continue

District will hide ‘unsightly’ solar panels

[caption id="attachment_26768" align="alignright" width="420" caption="The school district has developed landscaping plans in response to angry Railroad Avenue residents."][/caption] In response to criticism from neighbors that say its Railroad Avenue solar field has ruined their view, the Sonoma Valley School District has presented three different options... Continue

Last chance to apply for hospital board

The Sonoma Valley Health Care District board of directors is seeking a community-minded, health-conscious, forward-thinking citizen with a desire to work with a collegial and committed board of directors, to come forward with an application to serve out the term vacated by Dave Chambers, who... Continue

Happy 100th Avis!

Avis Walsh has seen a lot in her 100 years. Born on September 25, 1911 in Grand Junction, Colorado, the centenarian will celebrate her big day with family and friends at party in her honor. Walsh, who has lived in Sonoma for the past 30... Continue

One cat, one dog, two questions

Dear Dr. Forsythe: One of our two cats has been doing something strange as of late, and we were hoping you could help us understand what may be going on.  Our spayed female cat Jazzy puts her foot up and touches one of us, then... Continue

Boys & Girls Club holds NFL Punt Pass Kick competition

[caption id="attachment_26745" align="alignright" width="200"] Eight-year-olds Brenden Navarro and Hector Seranno are ready for some NFL action at the Boys & Girls Club.[/caption] This Saturday, September 17 beginning at 1 p.m. the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley will host a fun NFL Punk, Pass... Continue

Infineon hosts first ever Sustainable Performance Summit

[caption id="attachment_26742" align="alignnone" width="420" caption="Jim Richardson of Amyris (left) with Assemblyman Jared Huffman and Infineon President and General Manager Steve Page during the raceway’s first ever Sustainable Performance Summit at which Amyris, Inc., a leading renewable chemical and fuels provider, unveiled its new EvoShield product... Continue

New board members at Pets Lifeline

[caption id="attachment_26705" align="alignnone" width="420" caption="Anne Meiling, Brian Ness, Jane Sinclair, and Linn Vehing are new Pets Lifeline board members."][/caption] Four new directors have joined the Pets Lifeline board bringing additional animal welfare, sales and marketing, training and communications, facility design and board experience to the... Continue