Serial burglar busted after Sonoma job

A man tied to a residential burglary in Sonoma has been arrested in connection with at least five separate break-ins throughout the area. Jeffrey William Giannini, 27, was arrested Thursday at his San Rafael home. Investigators were working from a tip by a UPS driver,... Continue

Cuclis named president of Sonoma County Education Board

Gina Cuclis was unanimously elected President of the Sonoma County Board of Education by her colleagues at their December 10 meeting. "As a parent of twin daughters who graduated from Sonoma Valley public schools prepared for college, I’m extremely engaged and committed to finding innovative... Continue

Editorial: Planning vs. Reacting in Sonoma

We spend a lot of time and effort in Sonoma doing something we call "planning." The City of Sonoma has a "Planning Department" and a "Planning Director, a "Planning Commission" and a "General Plan." Planning sounds like a good idea. While none of us can... Continue

Planning vs. Reacting in Sonoma

Our War of the Worlds

H.G. Wells' classic "War of the Worlds" is a tale about how some of the smallest creatures on Earth ultimately destroyed Martian invaders wielding technology powerful enough to wipe out humanity. His idea was not entirely fanciful; as global warming lifts the average temperature of... Continue

Taming Overlook’s ‘rogue’ trail

Sonoma Overlook Stewards and Members of the Teen Services Sonoma take to the hills for some serious repair and restoration work on a 200-foot “rogue” trail. Overlook runners and walkers respect the trail, but occasionally a few decide to cut a corner or worst case, create a... Continue

Sun Eats Gift Guide: Julia’s book

This is the book. It changed my life, it will change the lives of home cooks and wanna-be chefs young and old in your life. Start with volume one, then next year, volume two. It's written to be accessible to anyone of any cooking level... Continue

Phone scam: Fake IRS agent demanding money

The Sonoma Police Department has issued a warning of an ongoing telephone scam from someone claiming to be from the IRS. In the most recent telephone call, a citizen reported that the person claimed that the IRS had issued a warrant for their arrest and provided a... Continue

Sun Eats Gift Guide: Fix it and forget it

[caption id="attachment_60624" align="aligncenter" width="420"] This slow cooker is so awesome it can cook a whole chicken! Yes, a chicken! (Photo: Crock-Pot)[/caption] All hail the slow cooker. It has served me well since my early 20s and is a gift I advise for anyone shopping for... Continue

Be an angel for ‘Friends’ in need

F.I.S.H. (Friends in Sonoma Helping) is gearing up to distribute 500 food boxes to help sustain needy residents of Sonoma Valley through the holiday season -- and needs your help. Each box contains canned and packaged staples, fresh produce, eggs and a gift card redeemable... Continue