The Trump Supreme Court just announced the effective end of the 50-year-old Roe court ruling, which affirmed the 'right to privacy' as a constitutionally grounded civil right that gave women legal agency over their own bodies. We are shocked to realize that we have been... Continue
In Congress, July 4, 1776 The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of... Continue
For a new slant on our celebrations on the Fourth, the Sun's Anna Pier talked with Vicki Handron, founder of Sonoma Immigrant Services (SIS). What is Sonoma Immigrant Services? The mission is strengthening the community through education and advocacy. SIS has three programs supporting that. First,... Continue
Chapter 36: 1947 • Sonora Missive to Marceline (part 2 of 2) May 2, 1947 (continuation of the letter from my mother to her favorite niece) Boy, if I had the chance to live my life over again do you think I would have gotten... Continue
By Leslie Nicholson -- When Kristy and Bob Brindley relocated to Sonoma four years ago, they saw new opportunities to help save lives in Sonoma Valley through their foundation. They are the founders of Just1Mike, a nonprofit organization that honors the memory of their... Continue
This is what psychologist Sue Grand calls the type of psychological disturbance spreading across America and the world right now. It’s happened before, of course, and has been called by other names like “social hysteria,” and “group delirium.” Whatever the name, such episodes are examples... Continue
As we celebrate the Fourth of July this year, we do so while legislative hearings in Washington, D.C. about Trump’s attempt to stage a coup and invalidate the presidential election are taking place. It’s a sobering moment, one that shows just how close America came... Continue
We’re all a little worn around the edges these days. It’s been a ride being alive in these unfathomable times, but it’s made me jump up and down with glee lately to see some of you and chat. Hello Sonoma! I wonder if you feel... Continue
By Sarah Ford -- On a balmy evening in mid-June, some recent Sonoma Valley High School grads met up to play basketball on one of the high school’s new outdoor courts. They were classmates from the class of 2020, with one younger boy, Mikey Serbicki,... Continue
There’s something a little off about The Sonoma Cheese Factory, namely the ‘E’ in cheese, on the building’s sign. The locale is a major draw, perched as it is on The Plaza. And certainly there’s been plenty of time to fix (at nominal charge; it’s... Continue