The infamous Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction isn’t until Labor Day, but the hot deal starts this weekend with a ‘Locals Only’ discount of 30-50 percent. The savings are available starting May 1 at SonomaWineCountryWeekend.com. The discount is offered exclusively for Sonoma County residents. It... Continue
A Sonoma man was killed in a bizarre traffic accident Thursday when exiting his moving vehicle after a collision on Hickory Street. Jorge Bacab-Cab, 37, was pronounced dead at the scene, crushed by his own car. According to the California Highway Patrol report, Bacab-Cab was... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: I’m writing in for advice about a problem I’m having with my son and how his eating habits are affecting our dog. Lately I have been finding all kinds of candy wrappers in my 13-year-old’s room. It seems that my son keeps... Continue
Now that you have that glass of wine in your hand, what are you going to do with it? Ah yes, swirl and sniff is the obvious answer. But here are some helpful tips to make you appear like a true wine expert, a veritable sommelier,... Continue
“Hello, this is Larry. Hi Mom, hold on, my other line is ringing.” “Hello, this is Larry. Hi Bill, hold on for a minute, my cell phone is ringing.” “ Hello, this is Larry. Oh hi, Amy, can you believe I’m talking on two other... Continue
Another market missive Editor: In introduction, I wish to say that I have been a customer at the Sonoma Farmers Markets – both Tuesday night and Friday morning markets – for probably 15 years, with fair consistency. I rely on the markets for a good... Continue
There is nothing more fascinating then watching women try on clothes. Sitting on a big leather sofa in the dressing room of an upscale mall store I watched as an endless stream of women tried on pants and shirts, dresses and skirts. In and out... Continue
Last summer, when his friends were relaxing and getting ready for their last year of high school, senior Jordan Villasenor was steeped in the culture of El Salvador. In a remote village in an area called Las Trincheras, Villasenor had traveled with Sonoma-based Seeds of... Continue
Two firms awarded Green Business status The Sonoma Valley Green Business Recognition Program has named Wine Country Party & Events, and Broadway Catering and Events, to its roster of local Green businesses. Launched in early 2007 by the Economic Development Partnership, the Green recognition program... Continue
Over 40 parents convened at Flowery Elementary School to learn how to reduce stress and improve communication within their families. The forum, first in a series presented in Spanish and organized by local sociologist Noris Binet, featured Marcia Gomez, LCSW, from Santa Rosa. Gomez explained... Continue