Hundreds of lovers of flowers—and lovers of Wine Country in general—gathered at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds July 25 for the annual Sonoma County Fair Flower Show Preview Gala, a preview of the largest themed flower show in the United States. This year’s show, which salutes... Continue
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It is a small splash as six-year-old Ana Maria hits the water on a cool morning at the Hanna Boys Center Pool. But it is a huge achievement for a little girl who just a few weeks ago was terrified of the water. This summer... Continue
[caption id="attachment_18038" align="alignnone" width="420" caption="Featured artists meet at Shirley Roberts’ new gallery in Jack London Village. Shown here are Lee Heili Terminello and Shirley Roberts of Sonoma, Heidi Pelot of Cotati, Bobbie Kabage of Sebastopol and Barbara White Perry of Sonoma with Sammy the Westie.... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: My cat has been having trouble walking normally lately, so the veterinarian took an X-ray and found a problem. She has an extra bone growing in between her vertebrae and causing her pain. Apparently there is nothing they can do for her.... Continue
Pets Lifeline’s signature fundraising event, the Black Cat Cabaret, returns this year and tickets are selling fast. Having added a show, Sonoma’s only animal shelter hopes to more than double the amount of money they raised last year. “It’s all about the animals,” said Desiree... Continue
Firefighters using the Jaws of Life extracted three injured people from vehicles mangled in a high-speed collision Sunday night on Highway 12. The accident occurred at about 9 p.m. near Madrone Road. “We’re looking in to the involvement of alcohol,” said Jaret Paulson of the... Continue
Two-car garage? Sonoma residents can now aspire to a two-hive backyard. The city council has decided to allow the keeping of bees within city limits. A typical single-family home may now maintain two beehives, and up to four hives will be allowed on larger parcels.... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: I wanted to write in because my cat was bitten by a rattlesnake two weeks ago and got a big swelling on her face. The vet said it would be $800 for the rattlesnake antivenom in addition to other medications. I was... Continue
Assemblymember Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael) presented his Sustainable North Bay Award for July to Sonoma’s Anaba Wines on Tuesday. "I am pleased to recognize Anaba Wines for their environmentally responsible winemaking and energy efficient business operations," commented Huffman after touring the facility with proprietor John... Continue
Aspiring wildlife cinematographer Thomas Conaway is the recipient of Sonoma City Councilwoman Laurie Gallian’s second annual Sonoma Sustainability Scholarship. The scholarship is awarded to a recent Sonoma Valley High School graduate, planning to attend Santa Rosa Junior College in the upcoming school year, with a desire to improve the environment. Gallian... Continue