Sonoma Valley High finds new principal

Just weeks after the surprise resignation of Justin Mori as principal of Sonoma Valley High, Alberto Solorzano has been named to replace him as of July 1. Solorzano is entering his 25th year in education and is an experienced high school principal, according to a... Continue

Keys to a bright future

Denton Shields, left, takes the keys to his new car -- a 2012 Fiat donated to Sonoma Valley High School’s Grad Night party by Scott Silveira of Silveira Chevrolet. The excited teen said he went to the party hoping to win the car, staying up... Continue

Healthcare tax for citizens, free healthcare for noncitizen

If there was any question whatsoever as to whether California has gone completely off the rails, proposals in the new state budget should remove all doubt. Perhaps the most egregious of these involve changes in state law as they relate to health care. As of... Continue

My coffee with Henry Mayo

By Jonathan Farrell Nestled near a creek, on the westside of town is Sonoma Oaks - formerly called Rancho de Sonoma Mobile Home Park; almost right next door to Maxwell Village. It has a spectacular view of the hills in the distance as a backdrop.... Continue

Marching orders: join Sonoma’s 4th of July Parade

There's still time to march in Sonoma's famous 4th of July Parade -- the deadline to enter a group in the patriotic procession is June 27. The Parade of 60+ entries -- vintage cars, horses, floats, community and kids groups, fire trucks, and at least... Continue

After 32 years, a new director at Quarryhill Botanical Garden

After 32 pioneering years at Glen Ellen's Quarryhill Botanical Garden, William McNamara will leave some pretty big work boots to fill when he retires in October. Boardmembers of the 25-acre woodland garden and world-class preserve believe they have just the person to do it. “Following... Continue

The parting words SVHS seniors heard from their fellow grads

Two members of the Sonoma Valley High School class of 2019 addressed their fellow graduates at the June 7 commencement ceremony. Here are their comments: Jack Boydell, Salutatorian Good evening administrators, faculty, family and friends, And most importantly my fellow seniors, this is where... Continue

Group awards $325k to impact Sonoma Valley nonprofits

[caption id="attachment_96373" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Sonoma Valley Community Health Center receives the 2019 Impact100 Sonoma $100,000 Impact Grant to fund its Sonoma Valley Vision Clinic. From left to right: Cheryl Johnson, CEO of Sonoma Valley Community Health Clinic; Ryan Pococh, Director of Development & Outreach at... Continue

For many SVHS grads, junior college is the smarter choice

By Sarah Ford | Sonoma Sun It's that time of year, when Sonoma Valley High School (SVHS) seniors turn their sights to their plans for the fall, whether it is college, a job, or some other path. Many people don’t realize that while upwards of... Continue

Don’t panic — Friday’s fire in Glen Ellen is a planned burn

Don't be alarmed if you see or smell smoke in the Glen Ellen area to tomorrow. There will be a fire, but it's a controlled burn on the Bouverie Preserve on Friday, June 14 from 8:30 a.m. to about noon. The property fronts Highway 12... Continue