Six films, six chefs, six-course dinner

It’s a sequel to last year’s sold-out Sonoma Valley International Food Festival event, a dinner prepared by six different chefs inspired by short food-focused films from around the world. SIFF/Devour! Chefs & Shorts is Thursday, March 28 at Ramekins Culinary School, Events & Inn in... Continue

Drunken murderer gets 21 years in Springs car crash case

[caption id="attachment_94671" align="aligncenter" width="200"] This roadside tribute, just north of Serres Drive, has been maintained since the fatal accident.[/caption] The drunk driver responsible for a deadly 2017 head-on collision in Aqua Caliente was sentenced to at least 21 years in prison. Manuel Lopez-Perez, 26, of... Continue

How the flooding affected Sonoma County grapes

The torrential rains had little or no immediate effect on the 2019 crop, reports Wine Enthusiast, though they did require extra efforts by growers to repair minor erosion sites and clean up debris. Read more. Continue

Free public Fire Readiness workshop

Supervisor Susan Gorin will host a public workshop on Fire Readiness and Emergency Preparedness on Saturday, March 23, 9 a.m. to noon at Altimira Middle School. The topic, Vegetation Management, will be addressed by representatives from the State, County, and local organizations. “Vegetation management is... Continue

A Muse inspiring others

Each year, the Sonoma Community Center looks for someone who exemplifies its mission of brightening lives through the arts, education, and community-centered activities. For 2019, that person is Gary Edwards. "That’s what a Muse does," says John Gurney, SCC executive director, "provides the inspiration we... Continue

Parenting in the age of legal marijuana

By Leslie Nicholson | For The Sun “We are not anti-marijuana, and we are not against medical marijuana,” Dr. Richard Von Feldt told a Sonoma Valley parent forum. “Our mission is to help people be better informed about marijuana and to close the gap between... Continue

County was wrong to include neighborhood in Springs Plan

It was simply by chance that the Donald/Lomita/Robinson neighborhood discovered a few weeks ago that we were included as part of the Springs Specific Plan. Historically, “the Springs” has always referred to a corridor one block east and west of Highway 12 from about Agua... Continue

Under the Sun: Jessie Barbour, centenarian

The Sun’s Anna Pier sat down with Jessie Barbour, who celebrated her hundredth birthday on March 13, 2019. What are your earliest memories? My memories go back to when I was five, when I started school in Napa. I went to first grade at the... Continue

Where’d that building go?

The eyesore that blighted 18625 Highway 12 is suddenly gone -- quickly torn down and removed one March day. The decrepit, long-vacant structure was last occupied by the La Salette restaurant. What's next? Property owner George Weiler has not filed any plans with the county,... Continue

School pageant should be gender neutral, more inclusive

When I was a freshman at Sonoma Valley High School, I told my sister, who was a senior at the time, that I was going to compete in the annual Mr. Dragon competition my senior year. I’m sure she thought I was joking, but when... Continue