[nggallery id=120] Andrea Patri (left) and Linda Semple of the Laughing Queen are serious about Halloween. Dead serious, as in zombies, vampires and dark angels – this year’s favorite costumes, according to Smith, whose shop at 122 E. Napa St. is crammed with gruesome accessories... Continue
SoloQuest Learning Center is expanding its scope of academic services to include educational therapy. For the past 12 years SoloQuest tutors have helped scores of local students with academic schoolwork. This type of tutoring, although helpful, does not solve the learning difficulties of many students;... Continue
[caption id="attachment_12913" align="alignright" width="420" caption="Submitted Photo"][/caption] Black Bear Diner reopened its doors this week after a fire – the resultant smoke damage closed the popular eatery more than eight months ago. Owner Gregg Hobbs is excited to bring the restaurant back to life and welcome... Continue
[caption id="attachment_11923" align="alignright" width="420"] Submitted Photo Theresa and Michael Robertori, owner’s of Villa Terrazza.[/caption] V illa Terrazza’s owners Theresa and Michael Robertori’s mission is to work with their customers – both residential and commercial – to create the perfect outdoor living space. They refer to... Continue
[caption id="attachment_11741" align="alignright" width="420" caption="Submitted photo. Bill Stewart, president of SolarCraft."][/caption] SolarCraft, one of the most experienced solar energy contractors and retailers in California, has opened a new office in Sonoma. The thriving business started in Novato 24 years ago and has since installed more... Continue
The City of Sonoma’s Cultural and Fine Arts Commission is now accepting nominations for the 2009 Sonoma Treasure Artist of the Year Award. The public is invited to submit names of individuals they feel would be worthy of the Sonoma Treasure Artist honor, along with... Continue
[nggallery id=79] Fred O’Donnell feels some of his best work can be found throughout Sonoma Valley. Since 1985, he has produced drawing for more than 300 new homes, home additions, and remodels in the North Bay. He’s done drawings for local schools, shopping centers, and... Continue
[caption id="attachment_8424" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Polka dots, stripes and global awareness make up the fashion of TOMS."][/caption] Shoes have always come with just as many promises as they have designs: This pair will make you taller. Those will make you look skinnier. These displace your center... Continue
[caption id="attachment_7906" align="alignright" width="420"] Conny Gustafson of Scandia Landscaping in the garden he helped install at the Boys & Girls Club of Sonoma Valley.[/caption] You’ve been handling your own yard work for years. You’ve landscaped, or maintained the irrigation system, or even tackled some minor... Continue
The idea for a new business came to Steve Sharp when he found himself unable to fully enjoy visits with his parents, who live in an assisted living facility, because his time was spent running small, but important errands for them. Last January, Sharp started... Continue