Why was Principal Philpot ‘given the boot’? Editor: After recovering from the shock and dismay of hearing Micaela Philpot tendered her resignation at the request of Barbara Young, the outgoing School Superintendent, I sent the following letter to the Board of Trustees: When you search... Continue
Time alarm clock went off: it didn’t (the battery fell out); approximate minutes stomach spent grumbling: 2; hours spent envisioning food: 35 It’s about 5:30 p.m. and I’m home alone, wandering through my house between spurts of homework. In the kitchen, rich dinner smells waft... Continue
Advance reservations are recommended to purchase the barbecued chicken at El Brinquito. DYANN ESPINOSA/Sonoma Valley Sun One of the great things about The Springs is the wide variety of restaurant choices. From a casual burger joint like Happy Dog to the elegant dining at the... Continue
Marion DeTrude passed away Feb. 21, 2008 at Sonoma Valley Hospital. Marion was born in Sweden and immigrated to America with her parents at the age of seven. She graduated with a B.A. from New York University and an M.A. from Columbia University. She worked... Continue
Victoria Hall (left) with Anna Bimenyimana, are the managers of Bon Marché, a nonprofit thrift store newly opened on Riverside Drive. Pam Winston/Sonoma Valley Sun Shopping in second-hand stores is an adventure, one that’s even more fun when the place is off the beaten path.... Continue
“Love and Other Disasters” is a comedy about a matchmaker with a fast-paced life at British Vogue. Submitted Photo The Sonoma Valley Film Festival has announced a star-studded program of all-new independent films for the four day event, which will run from April 9 to... Continue
Sun cover 031308 PHOTOS BY Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley SunKSVY 91.3, the radio station that brings Sonoma to the world, celebrates spring with a new slate of shows joining the station’s current stellar lineup. The non-profit community radio station is managed by Three House MultiMedia, which... Continue
As Ed Sbragia likes to say, he’s always had one foot in Sonoma and the other in Napa, but during his 35-year run as Beringer Vineyard’s winemaker, he has always had his eyes on one sweet little parcel that overlooks the Valley of the Moon.... Continue
Studio Collection owner Bess Nathan Rice in her new shop on East Napa Street just off the Plaza. Rice uses semi-precious and precious stones in many of her handcrafted pieces. Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley Sun Ever since she was a kid, she says, Bess Nathan Rice... Continue
Hollywood was the theme at Woodland Star Charter School’s fundraising auction and dinner. More than 250 guests gathered at Cline Cellars Saturday for a feast catered by Broadway Catering. Entertainment was provided by multimedia presentations and themed skits put on by members of WOW, the... Continue