We are writing in support of Britta Johnson for Sonoma Valley School Board Area 5 Trustee. Britta’s 20 years of work both before and while being on the board prove she has the passion, action, and vision to ensure this district is putting our students first. Highly... Continue
Voters in Sonoma County who have not already voted by mail or dropbox can vote in person at one of 30 locations throughout the county, including three in the Sonoma Valley. The early-voting option is open 7am-5pm, Sunday-Tuesday. Unlike prior elections, voters are no longer... Continue
By Anna Pier | From The Sun Archives Halloween is a celebration that has gained huge traction in the last 50 years, for many moving to the top of the holidays hit parade. When I was little, only children participated, dressing in simple costumes and “trick... Continue
Sonoma's Measure Y would amend the Municipal Code to permit personal cannabis cultivation on all residential properties and establishment and operation of cannabis businesses within the City, including commercial cultivation, manufacturing, retail, delivery, distribution, testing, and special events. The Sun invited these 500-word arguments in... Continue
Sonoma Community Center this month continues its annual tradition of observing Dia de los Muertos with cultural-based art classes, an online art exhibit, and an outdoor Public Altar. The art of Diego Ross, whose work features intricate, colorful masks and woodcuts featured in, is online through October, with... Continue
Generation Housing is pleased to endorse Yes on Measure W to renew the existing Urban Growth Boundary (UGB). Generation Housing is a housing advocacy organization committed to increasing the supply, diversity, and affordability of housing in Sonoma County. Sustainability is a guiding principle for our... Continue
Sonoma Valley Hospital today acknowledged it has yet to fully recover from a serious breach of its computer system that forced a shutdown 11 days ago. "On October 11, Sonoma Valley Hospital experienced a security incident that affected computer systems and triggered a significant downtime... Continue
Small works by Arts Guild of Sonoma artists comprise “Thirty Under 100,” an online show and sale through November 2. Each piece, created by a Guild-member artist, is formatted as a 6" x 6" square and priced at $100. Arts Guild of Sonoma Continue
Sonoma County has launched an ambitious program to slow the spread of coronavirus among the most vulnerable -- low-income, essential worker and Latinx communities. The County remains at the state’s most restricted, high-case level, and the 95476 zip code is among the hardest hit. The... Continue
By Kathleen Finigan, Yes on Measure P -- In a grim effort to defeat Measure P, which will strengthen the Sonoma County Independent Office of Law Enforcement and Outreach (IOLERO), Sheriff Mark Essick and the Deputy Sheriff's Association have loudly trumpeted their commitment to transparency. ... Continue