Dario Franchitti posted the top time last Thursday during a one-day test session at Infineon Raceway in advance of the Motorola Indy 300, presented by Jackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel, this coming August 24 through 26. IndyCar Series drivers from Andrettti Green Racing, Vision Racing... Continue
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When you're a DIY-er by economic default, there's always something to do around the house. Where other, better-heeled folks hire painters and carpenters, we roll up the sleeves of our worn denim work shirts and dive in. Last Saturday was typical of the purgatory that's... Continue
Wine lovers looking to earn their stripes might consider Wine Boot Camp, a total-immersion experience among the vines and cellars.Not for the faint of heart, Wine Boot Camp exposes its recruits to the winemaking process from soup to nuts, using every sense to feel and... Continue
Fran Meininger, the new executive director of the Sonoma Valley Education Foundation. Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley SunSonoma native Fran Meininger was tapped as the new executive director of the Sonoma Valley Education Foundation this week, following an extensive national search. Meininger directed the Valley of the... Continue
The Sonoma Planning Commissions will consider on Thursday August 23 possible acceptance of the Final Environmental Impact Report for a new development in the vacant lot in the 100 block of East Spain Street, just east of the Plaza. The Mission Square project involves 23... Continue
Grammy-winning group, Los Lobos. has been added to the lineup at the B.R. Cohn Music Festival in Glen Ellen. submitted photoLos Lobos added to Cohn fall music fest The Grammy-winning group Los Lobos will play on Sunday, Sept. 30 at the B. R. Cohn Music... Continue
Meeting a week before the students return, the Board of Trustees of the Sonoma Valley Unified School District meet last Tuesday evening to review their own summer travels and to hear updates on several matters accomplished over the summer. Several new principals are now in... Continue
The Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival Amateur Wine Competition has extended its application deadline to Friday, Aug.17. Paula Vinson, chairperson for community events for the 110th Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival has announced an extension of the deadline for this year's Amateur Wine... Continue
Hardwood flooring, distinctive carpets and area rugs have stepped up to center stage as today’s homeowners are realizing that’s what underfoot can be more important than what’s overhead. Distinctive textures and patterns are now making flooring and carpeting an integral element of an overall interior... Continue
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Jack O’Connell yesterday released the results of the 2007 Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) program that indicate California students are continuing to improve their academic performance in most subjects and grades. "This year's results offer both encouragement and reason for... Continue