All children need caring adults in their lives. Although positive, sustained relationships with parents represent a critical resource for children, other adults can provide support that is similar. In Sonoma Valley, many times those extra adults come in the form of mentors. Sonoma Valley has... Continue
When the lights go down at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1 in the Sebastiani Theatre, ticket holders for the Sonoma International Film Festival will get to see the premiere of a movie whose title, for now, is “top secret.” The names of the other... Continue
Last week, along the steep curves on the approach to the Artesa winery, car after car slowed to a crawl, then to a complete stop – to gawk. Dozens of wooly, white sheep were ambling among the grapevines, heads bowed as they appeared to be... Continue
If you live on West Verano Avenue, Lynn Woolsey represents you in Congress. If you live just across Highway 12, on Verano Avenue, Mike Thompson is your representative. Welcome to the wild and wooly world of redistricting. In 2001, the town of Sonoma and about... Continue
[gallery=51] What are we, French? Increasingly, Americans want to take their pets with them everywhere. (When we say “pets,” we mean, of course, dogs. What self-respecting cat likes to hang its head out the car window? Besides, their ears don’t flap in the breeze.) Gaga... Continue
You don’t have to venture off the beaten track or get your boots muddy to get a dose of nature in Sonoma. Just plunk yourself down on a bench at the Plaza. “I’d love to change the paradigm a bit about the Plaza,” said Tom... Continue
Once synonymous with sprawling estates featuring almost everything from Tuscan architecture to lavishly landscaped courtyards, northern California wineries have spared no expense to create a memorable tasting experience for visitors. This image is being challenged, as iconoclastic winemakers have eschewed not only the pricey digs,... Continue
The Sonoma Valley Hospital Home Care program marks 20 years of existence – and 200 years of service – this year. The current staff of 31 has collectively logged 200 years of work since the program started in 1989, said Barbara Lee, the program’s director.... Continue
In personal ads, one of the oldest clichés is, “I love long walks on the beach.” The benefits of salt sea air, the implication of romance and the idea of holding hands across the sand are implicit. Of course, on Northern California beaches you won’t... Continue
What began as a dream two and a half years ago became reality this past December when a new preschool located at El Verano Elementary opened its doors. The preschool is the first of its kind to be opened and run by the Sonoma Valley... Continue