Ripe Rewards: Favorite food for the holidays
A favorite winter soup in our house is a carrot dill soup. Brian and I had it one Thanksgiving when we were in London.
Class Act: This year’s drama was all on stage
When you think about middle school drama, it usually deals with social media. But, in this case, Windsor Middle School’s big drama this year was on stage, not Instagram, as it brought a production of “High School Musical” to life.
Commentary: Perspective and guidance from a storm water inspector
I have been responding to spills in the city of Santa Rosa for the last 17 years.
Someday We’ll Laugh About This . . . Right? Santa Claus is alive and well…
Each year, I help my father-in-law with his Christmas card and letter. He has me take a picture of him (and of his cat) and we create a card online. He’s straightforward about what he likes, so the experience is quick and painless. He then gives me a summary of the year — projects he’s undertaken, trips he’s taken, milestones met — and I write a short letter to friends and family on his behalf.
Around Town
This week, by coincidence, happens to be very animal centric, so it seems to be as good a time as any to point out the many, many wonderful animal charities here in Sonoma County, all of whom could use a little extra help this...
Commit, protect and preserve, for the town and the planet
“The Time Has Come Today”. A song from the 60’s with the words meaning even more today. Time is no longer on our side, so I ask for three actions: 1) Commit, 2) Protect 3) Preserve.
Commentary: Perspective and guidance from a storm water inspector
I have been responding to spills in the city of Santa Rosa for the last 17 years.
Mr. Rogers for President
We like all our local elected officials and find them to be upstanding and dedicated individuals, without exception.
Arts & Entertainment
Multicultural Center takes shape at Abel de Luna
Bursts of color explode from every corner and every angle of the newly repainted Abel de Luna Community Center on the north side of town. Fuchsia, sunflower, marigold, plum and chrysanthemum abut and juxtapose with one another on the many outside walls and columns, as two muralists work on their own visions of Healdsburg.






















