Looks forward to the Sun Editor: I am not much of an e-mailer, but I wanted you to know that we look forward to receiving the Sun each week and in particular enjoy the articles by Larry Barnett, Donna Hays and Kathleen Hill. We are... Continue
“I give you my word.” Used to be that was good enough, and maybe it still is in many transactions. Typically, we expect, those are face-to-face transactions, the way they all used to be until a century or so ago. “A man’s word is his... Continue
The volunteer efforts by a local group of women were recognized by the Volunteer Center of Sonoma County at its 34th Annual Volunteer banquet held April 11 at the Hyatt Vineyard Creek Hotel in Santa Rosa. The Valley of the Moon Children’s Auxiliary received the... Continue
Sonoma Jazz+ announces 'legend'-ary line-up Bona fide American legends will headline 2007’s Sonoma Jazz + Festival May 24-27 over Memorial Day weekend: Tony Bennett (Sunday), Harry Connick Jr. with Bonearama (Saturday) and Smokey Robinson, with Michael McDonald opening (Friday). Thursday’s artists will be announced later.... Continue
The Sonoma Jazz + Festival has announced that LeAnn Rimes and Robert Cray have joined the all-star lineup for the Memorial Day weekend event. Rimes, the young queen of country music with the incredible range, and Cray, the Bay Area blues player, will share the... Continue
In Sonoma, where Democrats out number Republicans two to one, a group of Democratic women has decided it's time to get organized to gain a greater political voice. They hope to establish a Sonoma Valley chapter of the National Democratic Women's Federation and are inviting... Continue
Culture of Giving We are not the only ones who think that forming non-profits is a local cottage industry in Sonoma. At a recent luncheon at the Lodge, hosted by the local Rotary Club, attendees heard Kim Klein, on the faculty at Hastings College of... Continue
People left out of article Editor: Regarding George Webber’s March 22 article about archaeologist Breck Parkman, I would like to thank George for drawing attention to the Indian Memorial at the Mission. Those of us who worked very hard to make this happen really appreciate... Continue
“I can’t define pornography, but I know it when I see it.” So goes Supreme Court Justice Potter Stewart’s infamous quote. Such subjectivity is something we may all relate to, but as a method of official decision-making, it stinks. Yet, by all appearances, Sonoma may... Continue
Have you ever been on your way to a birthday party, a dinner party or some other special occasion, and found yourself empty-handed because you could not find that perfect gift, or if you did have something, you had no time to wrap it? Stress... Continue