Mendoza-Carruth joins La Luz board

Claudia Mendoza-Carruth was recently appointed to the board of directors at the La Luz Center. Born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia, Mendoza-Carruth considers herself as Colombian as she is American, with a touch of Brazilian. She is a seasoned multicultural communications professional with more than... Continue

Lumps and bumps

Dear Dr. Forsythe: I was doing an exam on my dog the other day checking for ticks, lumps and bumps. While looking at her throat area I noticed what I thought was an Adam’s Apple. Do dogs have these or is it something I should... Continue

Staples opens Saturday

It’s time to open the big box and see what’s inside. Staples will open at 977 W. Napa St. on Saturday, October 1, at 9 a.m. No ribbon cutting or public ceremony is planned at the erstwhile Holder Ford building. The world’s largest office products... Continue

Tool of rock

The B.R. Cohn Charity Events Fall Music Festival raised more than $200,000 for charity during a full weekend of events, concerts and auctions. Donna Fretz, with host Bruce Cohn, paid $6,000 for a guitar signed by members of all the bands that performed September 24... Continue

Growth spurt at Hanna

New facilities at the Hanna Boys Center, including the new Admissions and Alumni Center, are nearing completion. The center is giving away the chance to name a room in the new building. Raffle details. The new structure, visible from Arnold Drive, and a Multi-Use Auditorium... Continue

Watch for delays on Fifth St. West

Road work and paving may cause delays on Fifth Street West from West MacArthur to south of Harrington Drive today and tomorrow. The job is scheduled for Sept. 26 and 27. Last week, crews repaved the roadway from Broadway to the Fryer Creek Bike Path.... Continue

Back in contention

“On the Waterfront” is the hard-edged 1954 film with Marlon “I could have been a contender” Brando as a failed boxer who takes up the fight against the crooked union bosses. With Rod Steiger, Karl Malden, Eva Marie Saint and Lee J. Cobb. At the... Continue

Treasure Artist announced

The Cultural and Fine Arts Commission has named Dennis Ziemienski the 2011 Treasure Artist of the Year. An internationally known illustrator and designer, his artwork has adorned many posters for local events such as the Film Festival, the Bear Flag Sesquicentennial, Salute to the Arts,... Continue

Pride, joy and pageantry at Vintage Fest

The Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival, a hometown production of music, art, history and pageantry, returns September 23-25 with events in and around Sonoma Plaza. The festivities begin with the opening night party Friday at the Sonoma Barracks. The 6 p.m. event features live... Continue

Grape jam

Sammy Hagar (pictured), Leon Russell, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Little Feat and other veteran rockers join perennial headliners the Doobie Brothers for the 25th edition of the annual B.R. Cohn Charity Events Fall Music Festival, this weekend, September 24 and 25, on the winery’s outdoor stage in... Continue

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