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Dragons suffer first loss

Dragons suffered first loss after valiant effort.The Sonoma Dragons were unable to capitalize on multiple scoring opportunities and fell to the Healdsburg Greyhounds 15-0 Friday night at Arnold Field, in the league opener for both teams. The loss drops the Dragons record to 2-1-1 (0-1... Continue

Museum hosts "Classical Mixer"

What does art sound like? Find out between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. tomorrow at the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art as it hosts San Francisco radio station KDFC Classical 102.1 for an evening of art appreciation paired with live music, wine, hors d’oeuvres and... Continue

A weekend celebrating community tradition

The Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival, the second oldest festival in California following the Rose Parade, will be celebrating its 110th year this weekend, Sept. 28-30, at various locations in and around Sonoma’s famous plaza. The festival benefits many Valley community projects and non-profits,... Continue

Behind the scenes at harvest time

There is no time quite like harvest in the wine industry. A sense of excitement and anticipation fills the air as the annual cycle of Mother Nature brings us another crop of grapes. Bearing the imprint of the numerous variables of the growing season, this... Continue

New teacher strives to give students a bilingual future

Dora-Aldina Chavarria is teaching English to third grade students at Flowery Elementary School, in a special immersion program aimed at making them bilingual by age five. Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley SunDora Noton Special to the Sun Dora-Aldina Chavarria came from Mexico 14 years ago, unable to... Continue

Chemotherapy for cats

Dear Dr. Forsythe: My cat was recently diagnosed with hyperthyroid disease. I am worried that this type of cancer will get worse and eventually kill him. Please tell me how quickly thyroid disease progresses in cats. Cat Dad Dear Cat Dad: Hyperthyroidism is the most... Continue

Infineon Raceway scores Audi promotion

London-based Emotive Group has entered into a long-term partnership with Audi of America, Inc. to provide driving experiences across North America under the banner of the Audi driving experience. Emotive operates a number of driving programs, including the revamped Jim Russell Racing Drivers School at... Continue

City cemetery short of “product”

Sonoma’s three burial places are becoming more and more crowded. Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley SunIn the end we all are “product” and/or the stuff that fills “product,” and if the “product” is dwindling it‘s bad news because plunging “product” means fewer bucks. So it is for... Continue

New homeless shelter opens in Sonoma

Ground was broken last week for Sonoma’s new homeless shelter, ending years of effort by the Sonoma Overnight Support organization to provide a permanent site for housing the homeless. Construction of the $505,000 shelter, located at 151 First Street West, is expected to be completed... Continue