One of the best parts of my job here at The Sun is going to see in person all of the musical acts Sonoma Valley has to offer. This past weekend was jam packed and discovering new talent (or new to me!) was the highlight.... Continue
Unable to determine which of two competing homeowner groups truly represents Rancho de Sonoma residents, the Sonoma City Council has called for a special election within the mobile home park to decide the fate of a condo-style conversion. With owner Preston Cook’s application set to... Continue
Not Sonoma’s business Editor: My thanks to the two Sonoma Council members who decided that what happens in Petaluma stays in Petaluma. Our council was elected to govern Sonoma and no more. Yes Petaluma is only 15 or so miles away, but what their council... Continue
[gallery id=70] At the recent Sonoma Valley High School Senior awards ceremony, 44 of the 300 plus seniors received one or more scholarships. 34 seniors generated over 1.9 million dollars in specific college/university scholarships. Seven students earned more than $120,000 each in this category alone. ... Continue
[caption id="attachment_8118" align="alignright" width="156" caption="“Pete” Viviani "][/caption] Sonoma Valley lost another beloved native son this week when Lawrence “Pete” Viviani passed away quietly at home on Sunday, May 31. Born in Sonoma on Dec. 13, 1923, he had just celebrated his 65th wedding anniversary with... Continue
So much emphasis is focused on tourism here in Sonoma Valley that sometimes it seems we locals get treated as an afterthought. Fortunately, that’s not really true and we’re in the midst of several occasions this spring that emphasize the point. Consider, for instance, the... Continue
[caption id="attachment_8147" align="alignright" width="420" caption="Business Energy showers"][/caption] On Monday June 1, a mandatory 25 percent water reduction program went into effect in Sonoma. This means that every home and business must comply with the rules: irrigating lawns and outdoor plants only on certain days; not... Continue
Customers of The Valley of the Moon Water District will see a 7 percent rate hike beginning July 1. The increase, which comes in support of a mandatory 25 percent reduction in water usage, was unanimously approved by the district board at its meeting Tuesday... Continue
Dear Car Guy: A friend of mine recently suggested that I could improve my mileage by over-inflating my tires. With gas prices going up again, I’m thinking about doing it, but I don’t want to make my car unsafe. Got any advice? Thanks, Otto Mateck... Continue
[caption id="attachment_8137" align="alignright" width="156" caption="Fred “Kenneth” Swolley"][/caption] Fred “Kenneth” Swolley, was born on September 5, 1956 to Clara and Fred Swolley. He was well known in Sonoma and Novato for his outgoing, optimistic personality, extreme wit and great sense of humor. Kenny grew up in... Continue