On Thursday, May 8, the Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation presented the “2008 Pulse Awards” to three outstanding women at a springtime luncheon at the Sonoma Golf Club. Carolyn Stone, Chair, Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation gave an appreciative welcome and introduced president and CEO of the... Continue
On Saturday, 200 people gathered in the Sonoma Vets Memorial Building to celebrate Sonoma’s outstanding teachers and Laura Zimmerman, a long time friend and board member of the Sonoma Valley Education Foundation. Outstanding teacher awards went to Sandi Everett, of Dunbar School, Lynda Allen, of... Continue
Four local men are facing felony drug and firearms charges in the wake of Thursday evening’s raid that shut down a more than $270,000 Sonoma Valley marijuana-growing operation. “It was about a month-and-a-half long investigation,” said Agent Roy Giorgi, with the state’s Bureau of Narcotics... Continue
Earl Harvey Kenitz passed away Friday, May 9 at his family home in Sonoma, California. Previously a thirty-one year resident of the Sonoma Valley, Earl and his wife Leda moved to Oregon in 2003 , to enjoy retirement on the Rogue River. Shortly thereafter, Leda,... Continue
Speakers urge council to take housing stand Affordable housing and rent control featured prominently in the public comments at the May 7 city council meeting. “If we are not a community that welcomes ALL its members by providing housing and health care and living wage,”... Continue
There are twin Propositions, 98 and 99, on our June 3 ballots. Each is entitled “Eminent Domain,” a topic that has been of considerable local concern in siting a new hospital. Here’s what we had to say on the subject more than two years ago:... Continue
Letter Response Editor: I totally support a recent letter writer and his comments in his letter to the editor of May 8th, 2008. I do not understand how your paper can continue to print Just Joan’s columns filled with a one-sided anti-Israel attitude without allowing equal... Continue
Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley Sun The aroma of something delicious cooking greets visitors entering Ramekins and wafts through the corridors, drawing them towards the source. From behind the kitchen doors, the murmur of happy voices emanates, rising to a buzz as the doors open to reveal... Continue
The Sonoma League for Historic Preservation began the transformation of the Maysonnave House and property into a Heritage Center to provide space for community archival documents. With the help of many volunteers and the building contractor, Thom Bridges, the project is nearing completion. The interior... Continue
One of the students from Sonoma Valley High School Culinary Academy, prepares an hors d’oeuvre at a recent event at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn. Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley Sun Brigitta Crews, clad in a chef’s white jacket, glides from station to station, checking on sauces,... Continue