Living the song – Sonoma songwriter gets another shot at Nashville

Kacy Young is a hardworking surgical technician at Sonoma Valley Hospital, where he experiences the immediacy and poignancy of life. He loves his job and the opportunities it gives him to witness life’s miracles and challenges. At the end of an emotional day, he writes... Continue

Summer Camps 2013

Sonoma Aquatic Club Youth Water Polo for girls and boys, ages 7-14, of all ability levels, the basic skills and techniques of water polo taught through a series of fun and organized drills and games. Junior Lifeguard Camps, ages 7-14, give introductory training in skills... Continue

Earth Day Sonoma: Day on the Plaza

Most would agree that every day on this amazing, irreplaceable planet is Earth Day. We’re more aware than ever that the Earth, and all that inhabit it, are in need of our good stewardship and focused attention. Even so, the annual event called Earth Day,... Continue

Project Censored The Movie: Taking a stand against “junk food news”

“Project Censored The Movie,” is a one-hour-long documentary based on Sonoma State University’s sociology course, Project Censored, which examines corporate media’s failure to do its job of informing the public, replacing the truth with infotainment. This film, a six-year labor of love, was born in... Continue

Sonoma’s Gold Medal Veterinarian

Sonoma veterinarian, Vallard Forsythe, 51, has booked his plane ticket and is on his way to compete in the U.S. Adult Figure Skating Championships on April 11 and 12, in Scottsdale, Arizona. His free skate performance in Pasadena, at the 2012 Pacific Coast Adult Sectional... Continue

Best of 2012 winners

1. Best place to take your dog Sonoma Dog Park Runner-up: Sonoma bike path 2. Best second hand store Republic of Thrift Runner-up: Church Mouse 3. Best grocery Sonoma Market Runner-up: Whole Foods 4. Best senior deal Whole Foods’ Senior Day Runner-up: Vintage House 5.... Continue

Ministering the community at La Luz

La Luz Center for family resources in Boyes Hot Springs is active, colorful and crowded. It exudes a feeling of warmth, safety and hope, and its new executive director, Juan Hernandez, radiates those same qualities, along with a healthy dose of confidence. “Juan has brought... Continue

Best of Sonoma Valley 2012 Poll

The polls are closed! The results will be announced soon. Continue

Sonoma dreams and New Years wishes

We’ve asked a few local notables to share their hopes, dreams and predictions for 2013. Here, while the new year holds promise and all things are possible, are some of the replies: It is my fervent wish that Sonoma stays prosperous, safe and we make... Continue

A classroom of two – SoloQuest celebrates 15 years of personalized instruction

In 1997, SoloQuest School and Learning Center opened its doors to students in Sonoma seeking an alternative to the traditional classroom environment. Fifteen years, 56 graduates, and an additional location later, the private school and tutoring center continues to help teenagers achieve academic success. Whatever... Continue