An activist for many years, I am always impressed by the May 1 marches organized by the farm workers union, inspired by the long-gone activist César Chávez. The sea of people with their signs from very many different sectors, people who work in different industries,... Continue
After 32 pioneering years at Glen Ellen's Quarryhill Botanical Garden, William McNamara will leave some pretty big work boots to fill when he retires in October. Boardmembers of the 25-acre woodland garden and world-class preserve believe they have just the person to do it. “Following... Continue
Two members of the Sonoma Valley High School class of 2019 addressed their fellow graduates at the June 7 commencement ceremony. Here are their comments: Jack Boydell, Salutatorian Good evening administrators, faculty, family and friends, And most importantly my fellow seniors, this is where... Continue
[caption id="attachment_96373" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Sonoma Valley Community Health Center receives the 2019 Impact100 Sonoma $100,000 Impact Grant to fund its Sonoma Valley Vision Clinic. From left to right: Cheryl Johnson, CEO of Sonoma Valley Community Health Clinic; Ryan Pococh, Director of Development & Outreach at... Continue
By Sarah Ford | Sonoma Sun It's that time of year, when Sonoma Valley High School (SVHS) seniors turn their sights to their plans for the fall, whether it is college, a job, or some other path. Many people don’t realize that while upwards of... Continue
For thousands of years, indigenous tribes managed native food crops such as acorns, berries, shellfish, and wild game in the Sonoma Valley. Spanish settlement brought cattle and other livestock as well as traditional European crops, such as wheat, barley, legumes, orchard fruits, figs, olives, and... Continue
Don't be alarmed if you see or smell smoke in the Glen Ellen area to tomorrow. There will be a fire, but it's a controlled burn on the Bouverie Preserve on Friday, June 14 from 8:30 a.m. to about noon. The property fronts Highway 12... Continue
Sofie Dolan, proprietor, Amie Pfeifer, chef, and Hayley Cutri, farm manager, at the Flatbed Farms stand on Highway 12 in Glen Ellen. The operation lost its beautiful barn headquarters to the 2017 fires, but is back growing and selling produce – and Amie’s homemade baked... Continue
The manager in charge of water treatment facilities at the Sonoma Developmental Center has raised serious concerns about contamination and lax or ignored maintenance and oversight, according to emails reviewed by The Sun. Ray Wagner was most recently Chief Plant Operator on the SDC campus.... Continue
What's going on, and up, at 1211 Broadway in Sonoma? Work is progressing on the future site of six residential units -- two houses and two duplexes. One of the homes, which has been moved on the site, is the 113-year residence that once fronted... Continue