http://www.examiner.com/x-7978-Sonoma-County-Examiner?cid=exrss-Sonoma-County-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:48:55 -0700 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:20:48 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-7978-Sonoma-County-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Like-Thai-food-Try-Sukhothai?cid=exrss-Sonoma-County-Examiner Safeway and CVS dominate the strip-mall landscape on Commerce Drive just south of Rohnert Park Expressway. But a little gastronomic treasure is tucked among the smaller storefronts between the anchor stores. It’s Sukhothai, which looks bland... local business culture budget dining what to do in SoCo Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:20:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7978-Sonoma-County-Examiner~y2009m11d15-Like-Thai-food-Try-Sukhothai?cid=exrss-Sonoma-County-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7978-Sonoma-County-Examiner~y2009m11d8-A-trip-to-Kehoe-Beach?cid=exrss-Sonoma-County-Examiner Some lazy Sunday afternoons, when the household chores and errands are done, and the sun is shining like it is today, the Pacific shores beckon, and some of us heed the call, knowing a walk along the sand while watching hawks and gulls soar above,... exercise fun what to do in SoCo pets animal life parks dog friendly Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:21:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7978-Sonoma-County-Examiner~y2009m11d8-A-trip-to-Kehoe-Beach?cid=exrss-Sonoma-County-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7978-Sonoma-County-Examiner~y2009m11d1-Time-to-score-your-new-Sonoma-County-calendar?cid=exrss-Sonoma-County-Examiner The goblins have returned to their lairs to lurk until roused again next Halloween. 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In Rohnert Park it was a mere 50 degrees outside at 8 a.m. It will likely reach the low 70s here, making it an ideal day for biking, gardening, hiking, picnicing or anything else a person could want... culture event exercise wine touring fun what to do in SoCo Festivals and Fairs Sat, 03 Oct 2009 10:01:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7978-Sonoma-County-Examiner~y2009m10d3-Harvest-Festival-Levis-bike-tour-both-in-full-swing?cid=exrss-Sonoma-County-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7978-Sonoma-County-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Redwood-Writers-releases-fourth-annual-anthology?cid=exrss-Sonoma-County-Examiner On Sat., Sept. 26, 2009, Redwood Writers launched its 2009 Vintage Voices anthology, "Cent' Anni: May You Live 100 Years" at North Light Books & Cafe. This is the fourth anthology of short literary works produced by Redwood Writers, a b... culture event literature writing Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:00:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7978-Sonoma-County-Examiner~y2009m9d28-Redwood-Writers-releases-fourth-annual-anthology?cid=exrss-Sonoma-County-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7978-Sonoma-County-Examiner~y2009m9d19-Rohnert-Park-suffers-for-lack-of-downtown-district?cid=exrss-Sonoma-County-Examiner  Rohnert Park is a small, quiet city with more affordable housing units than neighboring communities in Southern Sonoma County, which is a plus. But, sadly, it lacks a downtown. Imagine that. Incorporated in 1962, the city planners created clust... local business shopping culture event literature writing what to do in SoCo Sat, 19 Sep 2009 08:56:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7978-Sonoma-County-Examiner~y2009m9d19-Rohnert-Park-suffers-for-lack-of-downtown-district?cid=exrss-Sonoma-County-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7978-Sonoma-County-Examiner~y2009m8d17-Up-is-down-on-Gravity-Hill?cid=exrss-Sonoma-County-Examiner  Here's something off the beatin' path in Penngrove that just might give you the willies: Head way up Sonoma Mountain on Lichau Rd. When you reach an iron gate on the right with a wrought iron sign that says "Gracia Santiago" slow down... fun what to do in SoCo Mon, 17 Aug 2009 02:23:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7978-Sonoma-County-Examiner~y2009m8d17-Up-is-down-on-Gravity-Hill?cid=exrss-Sonoma-County-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7978-Sonoma-County-Examiner~y2009m8d9-2009-Sonoma-County-Fair-draws-to-a-close?cid=exrss-Sonoma-County-Examiner It’s that time again when the Ferris wheels stop going ‘round and ‘round, animals are led from stalls and into waiting vans for transport home, exhibitors carefully pack their wares and prize ribbons, musicians load up their guitar... culture event fun what to do in SoCo Festivals and Fairs Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:02:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7978-Sonoma-County-Examiner~y2009m8d9-2009-Sonoma-County-Fair-draws-to-a-close?cid=exrss-Sonoma-County-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7978-Sonoma-County-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Its-dog-heaven-at-Two-Rock?cid=exrss-Sonoma-County-Examiner Isolation in narrow, concrete runs. Outside exercise once, maybe twice a day. No contact with your own kind. This sounds more like the infamous Pelican Bay prison than a nice place to board the family dog. But in decades past, there were scant alter... local business pets animal life Tue, 14 Jul 2009 08:30:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7978-Sonoma-County-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Its-dog-heaven-at-Two-Rock?cid=exrss-Sonoma-County-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7978-Sonoma-County-Examiner~y2009m7d4-Three-great-ways-to-celebrate-our-countrys-founding-in-SoCo?cid=exrss-Sonoma-County-Examiner  Fireworks. Parades. Flags on display. Pancake breakfasts. J.F. Sousa marches. It's not too late in the weekend to partake of some of these old-time Fourth of July traditions. Here are some events of note to catch:   The pancake breakfast a... what to do in SoCo Sat, 04 Jul 2009 14:48:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7978-Sonoma-County-Examiner~y2009m7d4-Three-great-ways-to-celebrate-our-countrys-founding-in-SoCo?cid=exrss-Sonoma-County-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7978-Sonoma-County-Examiner~y2009m6d24-50-Years-on-Sonoma-Mountain-is-a-hit?cid=exrss-Sonoma-County-Examiner The current show at Petaluma Art Center's G.K. Hardt Gallery is a celebration of the painting and sculpture of Mary Fuller and her late husband Robert McChesney (who died in 2008 at the age of 95). Both are renowned artists who moved to Sonoma Mount... culture noteworthy person what to do in SoCo Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:33:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7978-Sonoma-County-Examiner~y2009m6d24-50-Years-on-Sonoma-Mountain-is-a-hit?cid=exrss-Sonoma-County-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7978-Sonoma-County-Examiner~y2009m6d18-Regional-parks-pass-a-great-deal?cid=exrss-Sonoma-County-Examiner Yesterday I posted an article about Crane Creek Regional Park and planned a slideshow for it, too. But the slides wouldn't load, so I'm trying again today with this little post. Also, I found an informative piece about Foothill Regional Park at Empir... local business exercise fun what to do in SoCo parks Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:21:40 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7978-Sonoma-County-Examiner~y2009m6d18-Regional-parks-pass-a-great-deal?cid=exrss-Sonoma-County-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7978-Sonoma-County-Examiner~y2009m6d17-Crane-Creeks-mighty-fine-trails-and-trees?cid=exrss-Sonoma-County-Examiner Many afternoons, just before twilight, my husband, Jim, and I have either biked or driven over to Crane Creek Regional Park. We've always gone straight up the slope from the parking lot to catch a view of the Santa Rosa plane as the sun disappeared a... 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With it's inviting town square, lined with restaurants and boutiques, it's a worthy stop on any wine country tour. And the old missi... local business culture fun what to do in SoCo Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:44:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7978-Sonoma-County-Examiner~y2009m6d11-The-dark-side-of-Sonoma?cid=exrss-Sonoma-County-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-7978-Sonoma-County-Examiner~y2009m6d9-Mom-shows-off-her-gangly-babe?cid=exrss-Sonoma-County-Examiner Perhaps because we lived in San Francisco for so many years and had our fill of the city's glorious architecture, foggy, windswept days and diverse culture, Jim and I never tire of the ranches, farms, vineyards, beaches, forests and trails we see in ... local business culture animal life Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:33:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-7978-Sonoma-County-Examiner~y2009m6d9-Mom-shows-off-her-gangly-babe?cid=exrss-Sonoma-County-Examiner