Sonoma’s Council approves Farmers Market plan

At the meeting of the Sonoma City Council on Monday, January 23rd, the farmer’s market agenda item began with a thorough framing and articulate staff report by city manager Cathy Capriola. Capriola noted off the top that the market is a “very successful event”, and a... Continue

Thousands peacefully march in Sonoma

By Sarah Ford | Special to The Sun The Plaza horseshoe was full to overflowing on Saturday morning, January 21, for the local version of the nationwide Women's March. Organizers stood on a ladder in front of City Hall to deliver a few brief opening... Continue

Top cookbooks from down under

From food writer Pat Nourse of Gourmet Traveler, here are the best cookbooks of 2016 -- from Australia. The list. Continue

Sonoma’s rainfall now 201% of normal

The recent storms have lifted the rainfall total in Sonoma to 31.50 inches to date for the season, 201% of normal. In a normal season, Sonoma receives 31.36 inches of rain, but that total has been exceeded with half the season yet to come. Only... Continue

Sonoma City Council to hold special Farmers Market meeting

Sonoma's City Council has scheduled a special meeting on the night of January 23, 2017, beginning at 6P.M., to review the recommendations of the Ad Hoc council committee pertaining to the 2017 Tuesday night Farmers Market. Subsequent to the review, the council will vote on... Continue

Lions Club supports little league

The Valley of the Moon Lions Club donates a check of $1,000 to the Sonoma Valley Little League. From left: Rotary President Nicole Sinclair and Secretary Paul Morrison, and James Gruendle and Donny Sebastiani of Sonoma Valley Little League. Continue

Inauguration-eve message from school superintendent

As the nation prepares for a peaceful, democratic transition to a new U.S. administration, our school district remains united with our students, parents, and community members in actively supporting and promoting schools and neighborhoods free of discrimination and prejudice. We recognize the challenges faced during... Continue

Women’s March on Sonoma Plaza

On Saturday morning, January 21, from 11 am to noon, Sonoma will hold its very own Women's March, in conjunction with the Women's March in Washington, DC. People who would like to take part in this peaceful local gathering should meet in front of City Hall... Continue

Opinion: In support of the upcoming women’s march

On January 21st, the day after Inauguration Day, people all over America are marching in support of women's rights, health, and safety. Here in Sonoma, there is a gathering planned as well, beginning Saturday at 11AM in front of City Hall in the Sonoma Plaza.... Continue

Urine Trouble

Leaked documents detailing urine-play in a hotel in Russia are spattering the reputation of Donald Trump. It's been a while since "night water" has been in the news, but historically the topic of urine has bubbled up from time to time in literature and satire. Donald... Continue