Shelter for the homeless, shotguns for the wealthy, road work and more

The reality of homelessness in the Sonoma Valley is startling. The County’s annual survey show an increase of 40 percent, jumping from 101 individuals in 2018 to 141 this year. (The total for Sonoma County was 2,951.) “Homelessness is a complex issue and it is... Continue

Where in Sonoma?

Do you recognize where this photo was taken? The answer (and a new mystery shot) will be in this week's print issue of The Sun. Continue

Firefighter’s Chicken BBQ

Leave the hot flames to the professionals -- the annual Chicken BBQ supports the Volunteer Firefighter Association, with great food, games, raffles, and friendly faces. Saturday, July 13. Noon to 6 p.m. $10 tickets at the Schell-Vista fire station door, 22950 Broadway. Continue

Return of the Bellydance Superstars

Sonoma native Nathalie Tedrick leads the Bellydance Superstar Renaissance 2, Sunday, July 21, at the Sebastiani Theatre. The evening inlcudes Moria Chappell, Zoe Jakes and Kami Liddle, along with Gold Star Dance Company, WildCard Belly Dance, Azizam directed by Elana Kerista, Lilly Goessling student showcase,... Continue

Local protest to end detention camps

Across the country Friday, July 12, the Lights for Liberty: A Rally Vigil to End Human Detention Camps will protest the inhumane conditions faced by refugees. The local action will be held at Sonoma Plaza at 6 p.m. La Luz is promoting the protest, which... Continue

National Lineworker Appreciation Day

Dear Editor, July 10 is National Lineworker Appreciation Day, a day that all Sonoma County residents should take a moment to recognize the men and women who work around the clock to keep the lights on for our community. PG&E has thousands of lineworkers across... Continue

Five sports for thrills and adventure

Sometimes, we need a bit of excitement in our lives to get us out of the daily routines we get caught up in. Unfortunately, many of the activities we do for fun, like going to a party or a night out with friends, eventually get... Continue

The case against 5G comes to Sonoma

On a recent Saturday, the foes of 5G – and the world it would create – were out in force at Vintage House on First Street East. They had come to hear Dafna Tachover, the Israeli-born founder of We Are the Evidence, an international organization... Continue

About our ‘new’ logo

About our cover logo. The bright, summery design is a commissioned cameo by Adie Valavanis, winner of this year’s Student Creative Arts Award from the Sonoma Cultural and Fine Arts Commission. Adie, 19, attends the College for Creative Studies in Michigan. “I’ve made sure to... Continue

10 hot summer reads

With summer comes a longing for curling up in a hammock or stretching out at the beach with a good book. A real book, the kind where you can dog-ear your place when you start to doze. Jude Sales of Readers’ Books put together some... Continue