Dear Dr. Forsythe: I have an unusual situation with my corgi “George.” He attacks me whenever I let out a good sneeze. He has bitten me really good, once right on the butt, and I’m not sure why. This has been going on for a... Continue
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The Sonoma City Council took steps at its meeting on Wednesday to take away some of the uncertainty around how much money they give to local non-profits – at least those that fulfill critical parks and recreation needs. “I think this a vast improvement,” said... Continue
Breaking news: students at El Verano are talking about science in the halls and have even been heard exclaiming, “I love science!” The school’s new collaborative science program with the San Francisco Exploratorium has created a new buzz around science at the school. Former Sonoma... Continue
Check pets’ collars to make sure they fit correctly and that their tags are present and legible. Also, if they do not have a microchip, take them in soon and get this simple procedure done. This will increase your chances 1,000-fold of being reunited with... Continue
Sonoma County Transportation Authority Mon., Feb. 9 3 p.m. Sonoma County Permit & Resource Management Department, 2550 Ventura Avenue, Santa Rosa The county authority looks at transport-related issues. Sonoma city councilmember August Sebastiani is the local liaison. School Board Tues., Feb. 10 Open session: 6:30... Continue
The Sonoma City Council proved itself pro-pet on Wednesday night, supporting plans by SVDOG (Sonoma Valley Dog Owners and Guardians) to develop a “joyfully reverent” pet memorial project. The community group spearheading the project didn’t ask much – just that the council approve the “canvas”... Continue
At its weekly Wednesday evening meeting, the City Council narrowly rejected 3-2 a Plaza smoking ban recommended by the Community Services and Environment Commission. The CSEC first discussed a possible smoking ban in September 2008, touching on the health effects of second-hand smoke and the... Continue
The Sonoma Valley Vintners and Growers Alliance had record attendance at its annual “State of the Alliance” meeting on Tuesday. Michael Muscardini of Muscardini Cellars introduced the community theme that ran through all the speeches, saying, “Success comes from all of us working together.” He... Continue
A fire destroyed the cooking area at Black Bear Diner early Tuesday morning and caused significant smoke damage. The total damage is estimated at over $100,000. A local deputy driving on West Napa Street spotted the fire at 3 a.m. on Tuesday and called it... Continue
Assemblyman Jared Huffman warned on Friday that the next few months are “not going to be pretty.” He said that there will undoubtedly be a hike in student fees at junior colleges, and the UC and CSU schools. He also said that it looks like... Continue