Arrests made in alleged ride-share rape

An extensive review of cell phone data and surveillance video, including images from the Golden Gate Bridge and local businesses, has led to the arrests of two men for the sexual assault of a woman kidnapped in San Francisco and driven to Sonoma. This incident... Continue

Library Board seeks new members

The Sonoma Valley Library Advisory Board is accepting applications to fill two vacancies. There is one opening for a resident of the Sonoma Valley and one opening for a youth member in grades 9-12. Applications are available on the Sonoma County Library website, http://sonomalibrary.org/about/library-advisory-boards, and... Continue

A brief history of macaroni and cheese

Popularized by Thomas Jefferson, this versatile dish fulfills our nation’s quest for the ‘cheapest protein possible’. A brief history of America’s appetite for macaroni and cheese. More. Continue

Studio visit with artist Gail Chadell Nanao

By Jackie Lee | Sonoma Sun Gail Chadell Nanao’s stunning, brooding artworks are on display through June 10 at the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art. The show’s handsome catalogue is well worth the read; it covers all the highlights of Gail’s career and several color... Continue

Food, wine and vintage cars

After a day on the track at Sonoma Raceway, a fleet of vintage cars converge on Sonoma Plaza for the annual Historic Race Car Festival on Saturday evening, June 2. With some 30 vintage and collectible autos on display, guests can sample food and wine... Continue

Under the Sun: William Murray, photo chronicler of Valley life

Your photography of the October fires has drawn sensational numbers of views. Yes, over three million pictures viewed in the last twelve months. My site, Sonomaslife.com, has a life of its own. I’ve never advertised it. How many pictures usually get viewed, in a normal... Continue

School district names new HR director

The Sonoma Valley Unified School District has appointed Jonathan Ferrer as the Director of Human Resources, beginning with the 2018-2019 school year. Ferrer is currently Principal at Westlake Middle School for the Oakland Unified School District. He has been with the Oakland Unified School District... Continue

What will replace the Sonoma Development Center?

The Sonoma Development Center (SDC) will officially close on Jan. 1, 2019. This will be a sad day for many: the severely disabled clients, their families, SDC’s many employees, staff and specialty techs, and the Sonoma Valley community that treasures the Center and its spectacular... Continue

Mutz is the man

The stakes are high in the upcoming June 5th primary election for Sonoma County Sheriff. A contested election for this position hasn’t taken place in over twenty-five years. The stakes in this election are high and its implications are clear. On June 5th, the voters... Continue

An eco-village for Eldridge?

Reader opinion by Stephanie Hiller The disposition of the 864-acre property that has housed the Sonoma Developmental Center for decades has been fraught with uncertainty, largely because the State has undertaken a process it has not used before. “It’s unorthodox,” said Daniel Kim, Director... Continue