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First-hand experience makes for a good vet

Dear Dr. Forsythe: I’m a second year veterinary student at UC Davis, and I’m very worried about my dog.  My small dog has been coughing recently and was diagnosed with a heart condition.  He is going to be put into a study at my school... Continue

Where there's smoke, there's likely fire

The smell of smoke brought out the fire engines on Wednesday afternoon.  The Wine Hardware store on upper Broadway was closed but neighbors alerted the fire department to the smell of smoke.  As firefighters attempted to open the door without breaking it down, the rest... Continue

Bruce Cohn distributes funds from Fall Music Festival

[caption id="attachment_22084" align="alignnone" width="420" caption="Steve Page, president of Infineon, accepts a check from Bruce Cohn on behalf of Sonoma Jazz Plus. photo credit: Mike Coats"][/caption] In an annual holiday tradition, philanthropist, vintner and concert promoter Bruce Cohn distributed the proceeds from his 24th Annual B.R... Continue

500 wishes until Christmas

[caption id="attachment_22074" align="alignnone" width="420" caption="Sophia Metzner and her mother Carol Coleman have been Sonoma Valley’s ‘Secret Santa’ for ten years."][/caption] Don’t tell anybody, but the secret Santa with 500 gifts on her list is Sophia Metzner. Metzner, who gets the workshop going as early as... Continue

Honey, they can see us from outer space!

The holidays just wouldn't be the same without copious amounts of house decorations. Some neighborhoods go all out, others are more subdued. The Sun has collected some favorites for your viewing pleasure. Better yet, hop in the car and take a drive around town. See... Continue

Market decision finally at hand?

Will the chambers be packed as with last year’s city council meeting to choose a farmers market manager? Or, like a pot of sadly overcooked vegetables, has the issue finally run out of steam? The Sonoma City Council is due to award the 2011 Tuesday... Continue

Local officer busted in pot farm raid

A community services officer with the Sonoma Police Department is out on bail and on paid administrative leave a week after a series of raids on a “large scale” indoor pot-growing operation. Diaz, 34, was one 10 people arrested by a drug task force that... Continue

Another attack at Napa State Hospital

A Napa State Hospital patient brutally assaulted a staff member Saturday, sending the 60-year-old therapist to the hospital with multiple skull fractures. It is the second serious attack at the Napa facility since Sonoma Valley Hospital contracted to provide acute care to Napa State Hospital... Continue

World Series trophy headed to Sonoma

If last year your Christmas wish was a World Championship for the San Francisco Giants, cross this item off this year’s list: a photo with the actual World Series trophy. City Manager Linda Kelly today announced that as part of a Bay Area tour, the... Continue
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