How getting your water generates greenhouse gas, and what can be done about it

It’s not just about the car you drive. A key step in reducing reliance on fossil fuels is to understand how -- and how much -- they are used in daily life, including the delivery of essential services. The huge job of storing, moving and... Continue

Meet Sonoma’s honored young artist

This year’s Student Creative Arts Award winner is Adie Valavanis, honored by the Sonoma Cultural and Fine Arts Commission for her outstanding achievement in animation, character design, and puppet fabrication. Adie, 19, attends the College for Creative Studies in Michigan. “I’ve made sure to never... Continue

School Board stadium funding was a ‘betrayal’

Socorro Shiels, your article in the Sonoma Valley Sun, "Dude, Be Nice," prompted me to write and wish you great success in promoting this idea over the next few years. The SVUSD Board with its new members is the right place to start leading by... Continue

SVHS teens tackle Senior Projects

Completing a Senior Project is a ritual, and a graduation requirement, for every senior at Sonoma Valley High School. As part of the semester-long assignment, students are expected to write a related research paper and present a public presentation about the project. So how’s it... Continue

Is aging in anyone’s sight?

In 2017 the Sonoma Valley Fund published a study called Hidden In Plain Sight, an “in-depth look at our community’s needs and its charitable resources: an integrated view of the demand and supply sides of the Valley’s philanthropy.” The findings were compelling and significant. Katherine... Continue

Under the Sun: John Schafer, MD at 86

How long have you been practicing medicine? Let’s see now, 57 years. I always tell people, if you like what you’re doing, don’t retire. Unless there’s another job you like more that you want to do. I like being helpful, being useful. You can always... Continue

Inflammatory comments demand explanation, response

We still don’t know what the Mattsons think or if they have changed their opinions since the social media posts. And more importantly it does not tell us if they or Tim LeFever are continuing to fund or front anti-gay and anti-women organizations. It appears... Continue

Sonoma’s Department of Parks and Recreation

First of all, there isn't one. Though it's been talked about for years, the City of Sonoma still has no Parks and Rec Department and relies instead on various nonprofits to offer public programs. The city contributes considerable? funding to the Boys and Girls Club,... Continue

Where in Sonoma Valley?

Do you recognize where this photo was taken? The answer is in this week's edition (May 9) print issue of the Sonoma Valley Sun. Look for it free in racks at all Valley post offices; Sonoma Market; Readers' Books; in front of the Sebastiani Theatre;... Continue

Up and out: two weekend hikes

Hike and Picnic above Sonoma Raceway, Saturday, May 11 Hilly grasslands not usually open to the public reveal beautiful Bayland views, carpets of wildflowers and even a few spring lambs on this special outing to benefit the Overlook Trail. Choose a three or five-mile guided... Continue