Hooray, the drought is over

(Bob Edwards/Sun Cynic) I am not a scientist, but I say: Thank Dog, the drought is over. Still, it should come as no surprise that those of us who see with our own eyes that all that water in the wine cellar means the drought... Continue

Springs update

Historic preservation and the roads tax -- Gina Cuclis checks in. Art by Michael Acker. Continue

Pool group buys land, sets public meeting

The Sonoma Valley Health and Recreation Association (SVHRA) has closed escrow on the site proposed for a community pool, the Verano Avenue parcel known as the Paul’s Resort property. SVHRA had been seeking a site for an aquatic facility, known as Sonoma Splash, for nearly... Continue

A delicious, thankful Thanksgiving

On this holiday that is completely centered on the idea of being thankful for the things each of us have in our lives, we’re meant to stop and take a moment to remember those things. I even believe that most of our traditions, no matter... Continue

Remember Jimmy Carter?

2014 elections: A response from the right Continue

SV Museum gets 'game-changing' donation

Sonoma Valley Museum of Art announced today that longtime supporters, the McQuown family, finalized a significant matching gift of $200,000 to increase attendance, improve marketing of the Museum and to look into the benefits of a major museum retail and online store. The gift will... Continue

Success and Common Core – A teacher’s perspective

(Walt Williams | Special to The Sun) You lead with the story about the cashier at CVS who couldn’t count change and said, as an excuse, “Sorry, Sonoma High math department.” You channeled local oracle Paul Touhy and told the cashier to put on her... Continue

Girl Scouts raise funds for Ebola relief

Raising funds to support Ebola relief efforts in West Africa, Sonoma’s own Girl Scout Troop #10240 will have a table at the Christmas Market and Craft Fair at Faith Lutheran Church on December 6. Members will be selling candles in handmade candleholders and other items... Continue