The Sonoma City Council will discuss and possibly vote on placing a temporary moratorium on Plaza wine tasting rooms, a move recommended by the city staff. The October 2 agenda includes a draft ordinance that, if approved, would put all potential tasting rooms on hold... Continue

By Dr. Marcus Porrino | Special to The Sun All of us that get to experience the benefits of longevity and "aging" are blessed -- the key is how we negotiate that transition. It can be extremely challenging at times, and rewarding and joyful at... Continue

  [caption id="attachment_83489" align="aligncenter" width="420"] A pro-DACA rally drew a large crowd to Sonoma Plaza on September 8.[/caption] Housing advocates will rally tonight (9/22) from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on the Plaza in support of  national Renters Week of Action. The rally is being sponsored by the Sonoma Valley... Continue

The Sonoma Valley School District board of trustees voted unanimously to approve a plan to spend the first chunk, $30 million, of the $120 million in Measure M bond revenue. The meeting room was packed to overflow; interest was high, fueled in part by Gary... Continue

Road paving work will continue throughout the Sonoma Valley next week. Minor delays are anticipated on Arnold Drive next week, with night work anticipated to begin in October. Daytime delays are also anticipated on Boyes Blvd., Lovall Valley Road, and 5th Street West, continuing for several weeks.... Continue

In a City over 150 years old, growth and change have always taken place, but the scale of development -- and the fortunes associated with it -- have never been greater. The last time the City of Sonoma was so embroiled was in the early... Continue

By Jonah Raskin | Special to The Sun Now that autumn’s here, marijuana growers are harvesting their crop, some of which will stay local and some of which will travel to Bay Area markets. Not everyone who grows “cannabis,” as it’s often called these days,... Continue