Under the Sun: Sandy Drew, volunteer and professional fundraiser

On National Philanthropy Day, November 15, Sandy Drew was honored as the Outstanding Fundraising Professional in the Bay area. The Sun’s Anna Pier sat down with Sandy to learn about her and her professional and volunteer work. When you accepted the award you observed, “No... Continue

Gummying up the works; Andy’s new book; graphic comments and more

In a City Council discussion so convoluted that at times council members seemed on a contact high, the city's proposed Cannabis Ordinance was tossed around for nearly three hours. The city is desperately trying to hammer out a way to allow two cannabis outlets in... Continue

News, gossip, and bullshit

It's not easy knowing what to believe in this "post truth" era. Between news, gossip, and just plain bullshit circulating on mainstream and social media, learning the truth has become a scavenger hunt. News, seemingly once reliable, has become suspect. The rise of propaganda machines... Continue

Long-delayed hotel project returns to Sonoma’s Planning Commission

Controversial since it was first proposed in 2012, Kenwood Investment's downtown Hotel Project Sonoma has endured intense public scrutiny, undergone several design iterations and two major environmental studies, been halted by an appeal, and inspired a ballot measure regulating the size of new hotels within... Continue

Exploring the arts at Dunbar School

Art is a universal language. It comes naturally, particularly to youngsters, but a little guidance and encouragement is always welcome. The Sonoma-based Transcendence Theatre Company has partnered with Dunbar Elementary and Sonoma Valley Unified School District for an innovative 12-week program, named Arts Integrated Curriculum,... Continue

Tracking it

Sonoma’s Depot Park Museum — itself an old train station — hosts the annual Model Train Show, weekends through December 22. Moving trains, authentically detailed, chug through miniature towns and farms, over bridges and through tunnels, and past teeny-tiny people and animals. 12-4 p.m. Fri-Sun.... Continue

Sonoma Art Walk, holiday style

Thursday, December 5: Sonoma Art Walk Bundle up and stroll Sonoma Plaza as downtown Sonoma venues -- wine tasting rooms, retailers and restaurants on and around Sonoma Plaza -- host creative works tailored to the setting. Check out the holiday-themed windows along the way. 5:30-7:30... Continue

A Day in the Life – Sonoma Valley in Photographs

Welcome to The Sun’s annual tradition, our special all-photo issue. What does a typical day in the Valley look like? The following pictures, all shot on Friday, November 15, will give you some idea. Anna Pier took most of the pictures. Other contributors are credited... Continue

Sonoma man finds parking spot in front of Peet’s

Sonoma man finds parking spot in front of Peet's "I thought this day would never come," said a shocked patron of Peet's Coffee in Sonoma after finding a parking spot directly in front of the Broadway storefront. More. Continue

New honcho named for Jack London Park

Effective February 3, Matt Leffert, will succeed Tjiska Van Wyk as executive director of Jack London Park Partners, the non-profit organization that manages Jack London State Historic Park in Glen Ellen. “I wanted the job from the first time I heard about it – the... Continue