Working on many projects over my 12 years in office, I have been reminded of the legacies of the Supervisors before me. Ig Vella, Janet Nicholas, Michael Cale, and Valerie Brown have all left their imprints in the planning of the Valley. Their legacies include... Continue
By Seth Dolinsky Happy 2025. This is the second in a series of articles on our local farms, focusing on those committed to feeding Sonomans on a large scale. The first on the list is one of the oldest farms in Sonoma Valley, selling staples,... Continue
Science can’t prove there’s no free will because the question of free will is not a scientific question but a philosophical one Continue
By Anna Pier On January 18 the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art opened to the public a spectacular exhibition, Book Becoming Art 芸術になった本, featuring contemporary, hand-crafted artist books that showcase the artistry and innovative possibilities of bookmaking. Three guest co-curators from Sonoma have brought this... Continue
What could go wrong? Scientists unveil Brain-Computer Interface allowing users to fly a virtual drone with their mind Continue
Restaurants We Shouldn’t Forget Last issue of the Sun I offered a memory of restaurants that some of us knew and miss to this day. Most of us who are able to go out for meals often narrow our selection down to two or three... Continue
Well, 2025 is off to a raucous start, what with wildfires burning LA and winter freezing DC. So after a few weeks of grim determination, this correspondent has set aside those silly Resolutions until warmer weather, or 2026, whichever comes last. Thankfully, this year our... Continue
Persistent exposure to heatwaves, droughts, wildfires and more from climate change will take a toll on people’s bodies. We must learn how this will manifest Continue
By David Bolling There is no definitive number yet on the number of animals – domesticated or wild – that have been rescued from the inferno that became Los Angeles. More than 700 animals had been dropped off at the Pasadena Humane shelter after the... Continue
Human cancer is a little like Voldemort, the Dark Lord and Über Villain in the Harry Potter saga. Like Voldemort, Cancer is "he who shall not be named." Very often, people don't want to talk about cancer, when someone has it, when someone else has... Continue