Dear Dr. Forsythe: I have a 2 year old Miniature Schnauzer who is very smart and extremely cute. “Dufus” can even do tricks. He looks like a little star, so I was wondering about getting him in movies and TV. I think he would be... Continue
Halloween, elections, Thanksgiving, Christmas and then taxes … it’s just too much! This is supposed to be the “most wonderful” time of the year, but I get worn out just trying to keep up. And, all of this during the shortest days and coolest weather.... Continue
Time can be visualized as a branched structure of causes and outcomes, beginning with interactions between the simplest subatomic particles all the way up to the current composition of the cosmos. All that exists and has ever existed is interconnected by this vast array of... Continue
How are things way up there on the North Pole? I hope you’re staying warm, and Mrs. Claus is whipping up plenty of cozy dishes… possibly a hearty, slow-cooked venison stew? I can imagine that this time of year up at the Pole, sans fresh... Continue
For all those who were part of Mel’s life it’s important to acknowledge an aspect of his life that some may not know. My name is Wendy Fisher and Mel was my father. I only found this out myself at age 30 at which time... Continue
The call went out, as these things do, via Facebook and Twitter and even that creaky old communication device, email. The message: gather on Saturday at the Sonoma Community Center at noon. Those who respond to such a call to action are then known as... Continue
Impact100 Sonoma has set February 1 as the deadline for nonprofits to apply for its $100,000 Impact Grant or the $5,000 to $15,000 Community Grants. Forms and instructions are available at Impact100sonoma.org. Following a review process, Impact100 Sonoma will notify applicants by February 22 if... Continue
1. Poinsettias (Euphorbia pulcherrima) are native to Mexico and Central America. They are tropical perennial plants and grow as tall as 12’ tall in their native environment. 2. They were prized by Aztec kings for their blood purity symbolism and used in winter celebrations. The... Continue
Sonoma Raceway hosted more than 230 Sonoma Valley children and their families at the eighth annual Race to the Holidays Christmas Party. The Dec. 15 party featured caroling, refreshments, and a visit from Santa Claus, who arrived on a Schell-Vista Fire Department fire truck. The... Continue
Three people were injured Monday morning when a man fell asleep at the wheel of his Ford truck while driving on Highway 12 west of Oakmont. The 25-year-old told officers that he nodded off and rear-ended a big rig, starting a five-car pileup that closed... Continue