Transcendence wraps summer season, looks to holidays

Transcendence Theatre Company made several strides during its eighth “Broadway Under the Stars” summer season, including its first full musical - A Chorus Line. The sold-out run was such a hit, the company has already decided to open its 2020 season next June 20 with... Continue

If wildfires threaten, are you ready for a lengthy power outage?

By now, you've probably heard about PG&E’s plan to shut off the power in advance of extreme wildfire danger. If weather forecasts indicate gusty winds and dry conditions, at a time of heightened fire risk, PG&E may resort to a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) The... Continue

Sonoma’s 9/11 remembrance

Saint Francis Solano School students unfurl a giant American flag in preparation for the school's annual 9/11 Tribute. The school has recognized the day for the past 17 years with prayers, music and planting flags in the front lawn. Members of local VFW and America... Continue

Donor recognition at Sonoma monument is inappropriate

I respect the concerns of City Councilmembers and agree that it is inappropriate to include donor recognition at the Ting Memorial. The honor bestowed upon the Chinese laborers – who languished in anonymity for over a century – would be diminished by the presence of... Continue

Love at the drive-thru

Love, and the smell of caramel macchiato, were in the air one recent Sunday morning as Sonoma newlyweds visited Dutch Bros. for a post-ceremony beverage. She in wedding dress, he in tux, the couple began their honeymoon with a visit to their favorite coffee joint... Continue

Sonoma’s glowing tribute

Save the dates — all of them — for the The Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival, the 122nd annual seasonal celebration with fun-filled activities all weekend long. From September 27-29, the Sonoma Plaza will be filled with music, food, wine and art, including the... Continue

Signs of shutdown at SDC

What the state now calls “the property of the former Sonoma Developmental Center” shows signs of the closure. While the campus remains accessible to the public, specifically pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles in non-prohibited areas, sections of the campus, like this cul du sac on the... Continue

Where in Sonoma?

Can you ID where this photo was taken? Answer is in the current print issue of The Sonoma Valley Sun. Continue

Under The Sun: Alberto Solorzano, Sonoma’s new high school principal

The Sun’s Sarah Ford recently sat down with the new principal of Sonoma Valley High School, Alberto Solorzano, to see how his first weeks went, and ask about what lies ahead. Tell us a little about your background. I grew up in Union City, and... Continue

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By Jonah Raskin “I’m a dinosaur,” wine and weed maven Phil Coturri says at HopMonk Tavern in Sonoma on a day when the temperature hits 101. Coturri is talking to 50 or so members of the Sonoma Valley Cannabis Enthusiasts who have gathered in... Continue