Light the Night inspires SVHS seniors

[caption id="attachment_27253" align="alignnone" width="420" caption="The best-dressed girls at Light the Night skipped their homecoming dance to raise funds for the fight against cancer. They are, from left to right: Madeline Connors, Alicia Howlett, Gianna Biaggi, Jackie Wurst, Michael Chipchase, Kaitlin Chipchase, Allison Howlett, Sophie Howard,... Continue

Don’t miss: Crossing Thin Ice

As the founder and president of the Youth Transition Network, Jeff Schadt has found a new calling in life. After years spent in the corporate world, Schadt was forced to reexamine his own life after his once profitable business slowly unraveled. Rather than wallow in... Continue

Doggie no-nos

Dear Dr. Forsythe: Our border collie has gotten injured several times over the last few months. Every time she gets hurt, she is chasing a wild animal on the hill behind our property. She has gotten into fights with skunks, possums, and even a porcupine.... Continue

Occupy Sonoma takes over the Plaza

The Sun sat down with Mike Smith – one of the organizer’s of the Occupy Sonoma movement as well as a long term labor organizer and Peace and Justice member – to discuss his views on Friday’s protest: what is was about, how it... Continue

Exploring new options for groundwater recharge

Projects in the Sonoma Creek Watershed that could provide flood control, groundwater recharge and other benefits are the topic of a meeting Thursday (10/20) at Vintage House in Sonoma. The 3 p.m. event is sponsored by the Sonoma Valley Groundwater Basin Advisory Panel. “Folks living... Continue

Museum's 'Dia de los Muertos' tribute

"Recuerde Siempre /Always Remember" is the enduring message around El dia de los Muertos at Sonoma Valley Museum of Art. Now through November 2, the Museum invites the community to visit and decorate a special altar, an ofrenda, by bringing photos, stories, poems, and mementos... Continue

Stinky dogs, smelly cats

Pesky pet odors? Dr. F. clears the air. Continue

Smelly cats and stinky dogs

Dear Dr. Forsythe: My 89-year-old mother-in-law has had a female cat named Dolly for 17 years. My husband says the cat has always had a problem with peeing in places other than the litter box. This cat has ruined carpeting in my husband’s home, she... Continue

Hospital to voters: five more years

Looking to lock in $2.8 million a year in much-needed revenue, Sonoma Valley Hospital will ask voters to continue the current $195 annual parcel tax set to expire in 2012. The hospital board unanimously agreed to place the measure on the March 6, 2012 mail-in... Continue

School district plans for $2.6 million in cuts

The Sonoma Valley Unified School District board met Tuesday evening and was presented with dismal news on the state of the current school budget. Reductions to the tune of almost $2.6 million are coming down the pike for the 2011-2012 school year. Deputy Superintendent Justin... Continue

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