Two new Valley spots for Food Bank visits

The Redwood Empire Food Bank has added two new Sonoma Valley locations, Glen Ellen and Kenwood, to its network of disaster-response food distribution locations. Offering fresh produce and staple groceries at locations throughout Sonoma County, Station 39-90 is completely free and open to anyone impacted... Continue

What to believe about the Republican tax plan

The release of the tax reform plan by the Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives has caused the Washington spin machine to go into overdrive. For taxpayers there is much to like, including across-the-board tax rate reductions, doubling of the standard deduction and significant... Continue

Editorial: Luxury gun club is for the birds

Under the noses of citizens, a private event center in disguise is close to approval for construction in the heart of our Sonoma Baylands. After the 50-year-old Black Point Sports Club was forced to relocate, it was acquired by a high-profile local developer. Darius Anderson... Continue

Redwood Food Bank gets largest poultry donation ever

Redwood Empire Food Bank today accepted its largest single poultry donation ever (18,000 pounds of holiday turkey and 40,000 pounds of poultry products) along with a cash donation of $100,000 from Foster Farms. Donated turkeys will be distributed to families via the Food Bank’s Emergency Station... Continue

Overlook Trail reopens after repairs to firebreak damage

To combat the wildfires threatening Sonoma, bulldozers cut a fire break through hillside terrain including the Overlook Trail. The effort helped halt the advancing fire, but caused substantial damage to the trail itself, as the heavy machinery crossed the trail 15-20 times. Thanks to a... Continue

Scouts collect food for FISH

The annual Scouting for Food drive for Friends in Sonoma Helping (FISH) is underway throughout Sonoma Valley. Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts alike distribute flyers onto hundreds of doors, hoping to come back to find donated food on Saturday, November 18. The call is for... Continue

How big a turkey do you need, etc. — the annual holiday FAQ

How big a turkey should you buy? When to get it, and how to store it? To brine or not to brine? Kitchen questions are a Thanksgiving tradition. Get expert advice on the holiday's annual culinary conundrums. Continue

Chapter 12: Blessed are the forgetful

The continuing saga of a beleaguered Sonoma mother of five on the trail of a missing emerald – the legendary Green Tara. Beatrice’s voice intrudes into Rachel’s daydream. Her middle daughter, with her dyed purple bangs covering her face, stands at the passenger window of... Continue

Using music to inspire young minds

[caption id="attachment_84490" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Music instructor Rebecca King works with Dunbar School student Bryan Vasquez Torres[/caption] An innovative music program, Keys of Inspiration, was launched this fall at Sassarini and Dunbar Elementary Schools. The Sun’s Sarah Ford spoke to the program's Piano Instructor, Rebecca... Continue

Sonoma Arts Live wins regional awards

Two productions in the Sonoma Arts Live season, which ran January through July, were winners of three Marquee Theater Journalists Association Awards. “Becky’s New Car,” which ran to critical acclaim in June, took home two awards. Melissa Claire won Outstanding Lead Performance in a Comedy,... Continue