Amazing collection of books, CD's and art pens too! Plus,…read morekid's books and hubby found my perfect birthday gift upstairs

Wandered in one day, and came out with a few books I didn't need to buy, but am current loving. It…read moreis a small space, but filled with books I hadn't seen before. These aren't books you'd normally see in a larger bookstore. But books that staff recommends, from new authors, or just seem fun. I enjoyed looking at the titles, reading the blurbs, and making sure it was right for me prior to purchase. Will need to go back again when I'm in the neighborhood.

The Presidio of Sonoma was once very briefly the Capital of the California Republic. No, not the…read moreState of California. This was before California was part of the United States. California is one of four states that were independent sovereign nations before joining the United States and you get a bonus point if you can name all four. Answer below. The Sonoma Barracks aka the Presidio of Sonoma is free to visit and includes a number of rooms with captions and memorabilia that detail the history of the Bear Flag Republic of California, their independence from Mexico and eventually, their joining the Union. The breakaway state lasted from June 14 to July 9 1846, was never recognized by the United States, never formed a government or passed any laws and while Sonoma was the "Capital", it was never official. There are some docents who can answer questions, an organized tour is available and they have a small gift shop. (The answer to the question of which four states were independent. 1. California which you already know now. 2. The Long Star State, aka Texas, obviously. 3. Hawaii, of course. 4. And the one most people don't know? It's Vermont who were not one of the original Thirteen Colonies. Independent from 1777 to 1791 though never recognized by any other nations.) [Review 21010 overall - 527 in California - 1995 of 2023.]

Love the history of this town! The Barricks were fun to roam through!…read moreIt's all nestled around the square where there's lots of trees and Picnic Table's there's restaurants and stores highly recommend going to Sonoma

Excellent local paper with interesting and informative articles!…read moreWitty editorial insight and gorgeous photos! Cutest dog (next to mine of course) on the planet in every issue!!

So when you drive into downtown Kenwood to visit the small food market or Ty Caton - Muscardini…read morewine tasting, get a free copy of the Kenwood Press from the newspaper box. It's our weekly "rag sheet" It features local news and gossip only. The news territory extends all the way down to Glen Ellen (4 miles away). For a hoot read the police blotter weekly report (Page 2) . You may wet your pants while laughing at what we locals consider a "crime" that requires police intervention. {Those darn kids down the street are playing their music too loud again!}

The IT is a fantastic part of the Sonoma community. It's informative, well written, and on top of…read morewhat's happening in town. Best of all, it sticks purely to local news. It's a great read if your in Sonoma for a few days. It's a must read if you live here and care about our local institutions.

The Sonoma IT, run by unqualified, part-timers Jason Walsh, editor and publisher who commute to…read moretheir jobs only 3 times each week. They mislead readers with their police log columns seemingly about Sonoma Police incidents and news for and about Sonoma denizens. Actually, the entertainment-only stories are false, inaccurate, and designed so you would not even question their legitimacy. The IT is protected from lawsuits arising from libel challenges, and only those public record logs. What you are are actually reading isn't the log and isn't protected by the first amendment. It uses words from the log and then added new material which makes no reference of source or named testimony and aimed at indicating guilt. This is done in the dark, in secret, using handed-down policy which favors one group over another. All facts and kept away from their subscribers and readers . The resulting log, without the byline of the IT staff writer, sources, and any disclaimer of the presumption of innocence. If you, or any person you know, who is private person and was named by the IT in any police blotter or log or police log, the paper is unique vulnerable and could be wholly responsible to you if you have been damaged. The publisher admitted in court that the paper has always interviewed unnamed people for the log and used other sources for those stories. Without the normal use of industry standard of giving the subject their right to deny and explain, Plaintiffs are eligible for special damages, which can be award more than double your claim of damages. In small claims you can sue for up to $10,000, and you are given a better chance at winning than loosing as the Plaintiff (person suing). $50 filing fee, but ask to have that fee waived. That is also your right.