At the recent 2008 Harvest Fair, Sonoma Valley made a strong showing, snagging over 160 medals for its wine, olive oils and other food products. Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards took home ‘Best in Show’ for olive oil and managed to score wine honors as... Continue
Vignette carries an assortment of consignment furniture. Photo by Ryan Lely. With particularly dense traffic, proximity to residents and lack of tourist trade, the sun has risen and set on several businesses on the Highway 12 strip over the past 10 years. The people who... Continue
Tim Boeve named volunteer coordinator at Infineon Raceway Sonoma’s Tim Boeve has been named volunteer coordinator at Infineon Raceway, raceway officials announced. Boeve, 55, will oversee the raceway’s Track Ambassador program, which coordinates more than 400 volunteers who fill roles at the raceway’s major events... Continue
In June, when Frances Felix opened The Rooster’s Nest, a consignment shop on West Napa Street (in part of Artisan Bakery’s former production area), she envisioned it as “a great place for people to buy pretty things not at high prices.” This is especially important... Continue
J.K. Howard and Associates has launched an independent legal nurse consulting practice in Sonoma Valley. Founded by Certified Legal Nurse Consultant, Judith K. Howard, RN, CLNC, the firm provides cost-effective services with accurate, up-to-date knowledge and the expertise to quickly pinpoint and interpret medical and... Continue
We need to take care of ourselves, according to Laurie Kennedy; otherwise, stress will create illness and discord in our bodies. Her new business, Anew Image Body and Fitness Center, near the Sonoma Market on West Napa Street, offers infrared body wraps that help people... Continue
If you have a home-based business, the Sonoma Valley Economic Development Partnership wants to get to know you better. The partnership has launched an online survey specifically for home-based businesses in Sonoma Valley. The survey includes about 20 questions and takes approximately 10 minutes to... Continue
Vanessa Robledo Vanessa Robledo, president of Robledo Vineyards, has been selected as Entrepreneur of the Year by Latina Style Magazine. The award is given to Latina women who have distinguished themselves and their communities through innovative and dedicated business practices. Vanessa Robledo is the first... Continue
Marisela Rodriguez and Ana Jauregui grew up in Sonoma, and along with their sister and three brothers, they spent special occasions at La Casa restaurant with their family. As of April, the two sisters are once again together at La Casa – this time as... Continue
Gundlach Bundschu Winery will host the final screening of its Summer Fun Film Fest, “Dazed and Confused,” on August 2 at 2000 Denmark St. The 1993 cult classic from Richard Linklater, featuring Ben Affleck, Matthew McConaughey and Parker Posey, is set in a small town... Continue