Pairing wine and Halloween candy

Red wine with meat, white with fish? Too easy. What's the right wine to pair with a Snickers bar, or Candy Corn? Ask the sweet-tooth sommelier at Meadowcroft Wines, which hosts a Halloween Candy and Wine Pairing, October 26 and 27, from 11 to 4 p.m.... Continue

Sen. Dodd’s blistering attack of PG&E blackouts

State Senator Bill Dodd, D-Napa and Sonoma, today fired off a blistering attack of PG&E and how it "bungled" last week's power shutdown. “I commend Gov. Newsom for demanding a review into the scope and timing of last week’s poorly handled power shutoff, which caused... Continue

Mentoring Alliance makes a move

Lee Morgan Brown, executive director of the Sonoma Mentoring Alliance, shows off the nonprofit agency’s new home at the Sonoma Community Center. Relocating from a smaller, nondescript office setting is a great way to head into 2020 and the organization’s 25th year. “We couldn’t do... Continue

The gas tax bait-and-switch

Cassandra of Greek mythology was blessed with the gift of prophecy and doomed by the curse that no one would ever believe her. Conservatives in California know just how she felt. California’s modern day Cassandras have repeatedly warned about the misuse and diversion of public... Continue

Cutest ghosts ever

Sonoma’s favorite witch (Diana Rhoten, in full ghoul mode) summons her young minions for another spooky spectacle of magic, dancing, and manic manifestations… the Witchie Poo Halloween Extravaganza, a variety show that features everything but the kitchen cauldron. The audience is encouraged to come in... Continue

School Board names Dunbar, SVHS grad as new trustee

Glen Ellen resident Catalina Wetzel has been appointed to the Sonoma Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees as the representative of the Dunbar attendance area. She replaces Nicole Abate Ducarroz. “As a long-time Latina business and community member who also attended Sonoma public schools,... Continue

Honoring the Valley’s Star volunteers

Three dozen of Sonoma Valley’s most active and valuable community volunteers were honored at the Sonoma Valley Fund’s annual Star Volunteer Awards ceremony on October 6 at Hanna Boys Center. Each Star Volunteer was presented with a trophy and a certificate from Supervisor Susan Gorin.... Continue

Julie Atwood is ready for the next disaster. Are you?

Glen Ellen rancher, event planner, animal safety advocate, and self-described “disaster lady” – the Sun’s Anna Pier catches up with the whirlwind that is Julie Atwood. You are “the disaster lady.” Yes, I’m the downer. But I am so convinced of the importance of preparedness,... Continue

Homeless in Sonoma

Sonoma is a lovely little town that attracts visitors from around the world. They come here to enjoy our fine weather, pleasant parks, excellent wine, good food, and friendly atmosphere. Residents enjoy the very same things, and these residents include the homeless. It may be... Continue

Saying yes to the better-dressed

[caption id="attachment_98077" align="alignright" width="200"] Joelle Smith[/caption] As the founder of SHEnoma, an all-volunteer team that matches donated clothes with teenagers who need a little fashion savvy to make a good first job impression, Joelle Smith didn’t mind when one of her young clients ran out... Continue