The 15th Annual Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction two weeks ago was nearly as deadly as last year’s wine-soaked charity extravaganza. The auction’s theme, the Wild Bunch, owed a direct debt to western auteur Sam Peckinpah’s film of the same name, though reverse transubstantiation finds... Continue
Alleviating some of the difficulties regarding recruitment of primary care physicians to Sonoma Valley, the Sonoma City Planning Commission approved the use permit application of the Prima Medical Group at its meeting Thursday. Based in Marin County, Prima is a physician-owned and -operated group whose... Continue
In a conference call with anti-war activists, Rep. Lynn Woolsey, D-Petaluma, criticized the lack of movement on the part of the Democratic leadership in pushing hard enough for an end to the war in Iraq and went so far as to suggest maybe those members... Continue
Photo by Ryan LelyThis Sunday Sept. 16, starting at noon at the Plaza, the Vineyard Workers Services Events Committee proudly presents the most important local event for Latinos, the celebration of Mexican Independence. The celebration includes delicious homemade taquitos, tortas, tamales, chicharrones and traditional Mexican... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: My dog is microchipped but I am moving and changing vets. Is it possible to reprogram the microchip or should I just get a new one? I don’t want to risk losing Archie during the chaos of relocation. Thanks, Chip off the... Continue
Peter Hansen oversees the Sonoma Valley High School Film Television Production Department. Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley SunStaff Report A number of community organizations have supported the extracurricular activities of the Sonoma Valley High School’s video production and television department over the past several years. Among... Continue
Brian Scanlon will be hosting Bring It!, an Iron Chef-like challenge for local bartenders. Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley SunHe’s mustachioed, bespectacled, literary-minded and makes a mean martini. What more could one want from your local bartender? Sonoma’s First Annual Battle of the Bartenders, a competition organized... Continue
“The Suburban Comedy Tour” will return to Sonoma’s historic Sebastiani Theatre on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 8 p.m. as one of many entertainment events that are part of this year’s Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival. In an effort to enhance its entertainment menu this... Continue
Residents along Lovall Valley road have been fighting a proposed winery that would be built on the valley floor. The winery would be located in Napa County, but would be accessed on Sonoma County roads. Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley Sun By Don Speich Sonoma Valley Sun... Continue
Kathy Swett, executive director of the Sonoma Community Center, talks with David Goodison, president of the Board of Directors, moments before he announces to the council the center’s withdrawal of its request for financial support from the city. Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley Sun The Sonoma Community... Continue