I have spent most of my 90 years in the pursuit of protecting our natural environment. Larry Barnett is an ally, who has done wonderful work on the Urban Growth Boundary. He is an involved citizen, dedicated long-term mayor, and knowledgeable planner, but I believe... Continue
By Jackie Lee | Sun Fine Arts Visitors to Christine MacDonald’s studio may be astonished to meet the shy, petite woman with the brogue of a Scottish lass; she is, after all, the painter of very large canvases that require quite a lot of muscle... Continue
[caption id="attachment_99915" align="aligncenter" width="200"] Photo by Arthur Cohen[/caption] Stephan Stubbins, co-executive director and chief marketing officer of Transcendence Theatre Company, has announced he will step down from his role in February. Stubbins married Broadway actress Libby Servais, one of Transcendence’s performers, in August of last... Continue
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Sonoma’s Planning Commission approved three small cell towers in commercial zone locations within city limits. Basically, it had to: federal laws – heavily weighted in favor of the carriers – don’t give local governments much choice in the matter, except for the category of “aesthetics”.... Continue
According to the office of California's Secretary of State, in order to be declared historic a property or structure must satisfy a set of specific criteria. These criteria cover such matters as building design and construction, materials, scale, use, and occupants. When it comes to... Continue
Sunday, February 2 Go 49ers! Go carbs! The super Super Bowl morning spread includes hearty organic goodness: local sausage, pumpkin muffins, seasonal frittata, coffee, juice and lots more. $15, six and under $6. 9 to 11:30 a.m. Springs Community Hall, 18627 Sonoma Highway. Continue
Do you know where this photo was taken? Look in the Jan. 30 of The Sun to check your answer! Continue
The Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation has announced that Nancy Cline and Yong Liu, MD (above left) and Nancy Cline will receive the organization’s Pulse Award, given each year to recognize outstanding Sonoma Valley women who have made significant contributions to the community through their volunteerism,... Continue
Pairing wine with food, even dessert -- sure. But have you ever considered matching different wine varietals with Girl Scout Cookies? Sonoma winegrower Tom Meadowcroft has. “Samoas, Thin Mints, Trefoils – they’re all even tastier when paired with wine,” Meadowcroft says. He'll prove it with... Continue