Your correspondent apologizes for any typos or wine stains in this piece but he's finishing this column and trying to get his 2024 ballot read, analyzed, marked and in the mail before polls close. Those who’ve herniated a disk lifting those dense Voters Guides know... Continue
Missing immune cells may explain why COVID-19 vaccine protection quickly wanes Continue
Dementia is an umbrella term for different types of brain changes. The most referred-to type of dementia is Alzheimer’s Disease, but there are several other types of brain-related changes that produce dementia symptoms. The dementia of Alzheimer’s appears as two types, Young and Late-in-Life onset.... Continue
Deportees The crops are all in and the peaches are rotting, The oranges piled in their creosote dumps; They're flying 'em back to the Mexican border To pay all their money to wade back again Goodbye to my Juan, goodbye, Rosalita, Adios mis amigos, Jesús... Continue
Dear Sun, The performance of Mictlan at Sebastiani Theater was spectacular. The dancing, music and costumes were incredibly moving, colorful and uplifting. It was the best live show I think I’ve ever seen in Sonoma. I was so impressed by the talented young people--from the... Continue
Dear Sonoma Valley Sun, On behalf of Grupo Folklórico Quetzalén, I would like to extend our heartfelt thanks for the incredible coverage you provided on our production, Mictlan, which was showcased for the first time at the Sebastiani Theatre last weekend. Your support has meant... Continue
In anticipation of a major wind event beginning this afternoon, PG&E has set up an emergency relief station set up at the back parking lot of the first Congregational church with device charging and help with medical devices that need power, plus snacks, other local... Continue
Claims about food and immunity are everywhere. Now scientists are exploring exactly how nutrition acts on the immune system to boost health and treat disease. Continue
Our October 3 cover caption, "Sonoma Valley Ununified School District," was a sadly accurate commentary on the current state of affairs in our Valley’s educational leadership. The recent chaotic Town Hall meetings, held by Superintendent Rodriguez-Chien to address school “consolidation,” revealed anger and frustration that... Continue
New Firefighters/Paramedics pictured (L-R): Trevor Pappas, Sofía Íñiguez, Hunter Dannenbring, Steve Suter, Molly Anderson, Mike Hammer. Sofía is from Sonoma, Trevor from Kenwood, Molly, Steve and Hunter are all from Sonoma County, and Mike from the Bay area. Sonoma County Measure H, approved by 61.8... Continue