Author Katie Crouch talks about writing and her new YA paranormal novel, "The Magnolia League." Crouch will appear Wednesday May 4 at Copperfield's Books in Petaluma. She also is signing copies of her adult chick lit novel, "Men and Dogs," released last month in paperback. Her photo is by Miriam Berkley.
Here is the third group of winning photos from the Zone of Focus high school photography contest. A large selection of the students’ work will be displayed May 7 through June 26 at the Sonoma County Museum in Santa Rosa. The museum will host an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday May 6.
Here is the second group of winning photos from the Zone of Focus high school photography contest. A large selection of the students’ work will be displayed May 7 through June 26 at the Sonoma County Museum in Santa Rosa. The museum will host an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday May 6.
Here is the first series of winning photos from the Zone of Focus high school photography contest. A large selection of the students’ work will be displayed May 7 through June 26 at the Sonoma County Museum in Santa Rosa. The museum will host an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday May 6.
Tina Anima gave a few school principals heartburn when she was an education reporter at The Press Democrat. But now she works for a principal as a middle school teacher in Seattle.
Montgomery High's Kate Barnell in October reviewed this blockbuster film about the beginnings of Facebook and the legal battles surrounding it. The film is now out on DVD.
At age 20, I wanted to ride east into the wilderness of Yosemite National Park. My little black mare was determined to fight to go home. On the mountain, only one of us would prevail.
Healdsburg High’s Dexter Dacanay produced this video asking students their views on whether or not to legalize marijuana. Dexter has been a student for three years in John Chevalier ROP multimedia class. Outside of class, he says, "I like to spend time reading up on current political and world affairs. But I also enjoy spending time with close companions."
San Francisco State's Melissa Castro shares a film about three adorable creatures, including one with four legs. Castro is a Montgomery High grad.
Carol and I got the chance to go with a daughter to Disneyland. We couldn't pass up the chance to shoot the laser guns. The photo is courtesy of Disneyland.
Robert Digitale is a retired staff writer for The Press Democrat and the author of the fantasy novel, Horse Stalker, which the North Bay Bohemian calls “a magical adventure.” Contact him at rdigit9@yahoo.com.
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