By Jonah Raskin | Sun Grown As always there's both good news and bad news to the story. In the world of weed, the good news is that this year small farmers have harvested some of their best crop ever in terms of quality. The... Continue
I ran into an old friend at the market the other day, and when I asked him how he’s doing, he replied, “Still an asshole, and you?” We both laughed. We had a nice chat and after he departed I began to think about the... Continue
Chapter 43: Late 1940s • Sonora ~ Lorna Harrington, Betty’s best friend since kindergarten, was unusually shy. My sister took her under her wing, and as birds-of-a-feather they flew everywhere together. Betty saw no reason why she and Lorna shouldn’t participate in all school activities. In... Continue
A Day in the Life – Sonoma Valley in Photographs The Sun’s next issue will be our annual all-photo edition. What’s a typical day in the Valley look like? Picture it! Share your photos taken on Friday, November 11. Work, play, school, on the town…... Continue
Veterans Day, recognized on November 11, represents a time for Americans to come together to celebrate and commemorate the bravery and sacrifice of everyone who has served. The holiday began in 1919 when President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11 as Armistice Day to memorialize the... Continue
By Angela Ryan -- As we enter the fourth month of the 2022-23 school year, I think any parent, educator, or student would agree that the long-awaited return of near-normalcy at our schools has finally arrived, and it’s thrilling, to say the least. The grind... Continue
Nature for Sale: The Quest for the Preservation of Sonoma Mountain -- By Will Shonbrun -- We speak of nature as though it were something outside and apart from us. In this false and egocentric perception, we distance and disconnect ourselves from reality. The plain... Continue
I’m writing to encourage members of the County Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors to support the Eldridge, SDC Specific Plan’s preferred alternative of 1000 housing units. The BOS will have to weigh stilted and conflicting claims about SDC but one fact stands clear:... Continue
As this publication closes in on 20 years serving this community, it’s worthwhile reflecting on the state of local newspapers and journalism. It should be no surprise to anyone how difficult it is to sustain a local paper; across the country, they’ve gone under or... Continue
Nikita Ducarroz, the Olympic medalist who grew up in Glen Ellen, will compete in the BMX Freestyle World Championships in less than a month. While the Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist is considered a medal hope, her story of mental health gives hope to others. The... Continue