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All you readers out there know by now that I’m constantly at war with the technology that infiltrates the lives of my two teenagers. Their cell phones are my worst enemies, my son’s Xbox coming in second. I often write about my frustration with competing for their attention and their lack of participation in our house.

Sonoma County is home to just over 25,000 babies, age six and younger. That includes 5,000 babies who were born here last year with almost half (42 percent) being Latino or non-Anglo. Some other babies were brought here last year after being born in other places. Most came with their parents and most, but not all, were “documented.” Some others were adopted and a few were part of very unique stories.

Looking for a lost pet or a new four-legged friend? See the list of incoming strays and the slideshow of cats and dogs available for adoption from the Sonoma Humane Society, Healdsburg Center.

The best portion of a good man’s life is his little, nameless, unremembered acts of kindness and love. —William Wordsworth

This month, I have a few updates to offer on library services that you already know and love. We are always glad to hear your questions and concerns, and we're hoping that our upcoming plans will help with our community's information needs. 

California has been designated a “golden” place of expansive vistas, dreams and opportunities since at least the original Gold Rush of 1849. Through different eras there have been many different hues and sources of gold that has defined our state with the motto Eureka...