Highway 37 — going nowhere?

By Anna Pier | Sonoma Valley Sun -- Six elected officials and two government staffers couldn’t put Highway 37 together again. The panel re-hashed the problems of traffic and flooding, touched on privatization and public-private partnerships, responded in brief to a few public questions, and wrapped... Continue

Flapjacks for 4-H

Sonoma Valley 4-H hosts its 10th annual Flapjack Feed on Sunday, May 21 at the Schell-Vista Fire Station. Along with pancakes, the buffet includes sausage, fruit, milk, juice, and coffee from 8 to 10:30 a.m. This is the club’s only fundraiser. “It’s an opportunity to... Continue

“Due to unforeseen circumstances…”

“Due to unforeseen circumstances…” Melissa Canaday opened her moving testimonial at the Sonoma Overnight Support fundraising luncheon in Burlingame Hall on May 13 with these words. She praised The Haven shelter, operated by S.O.S., where she was able to shower, wash her clothes and get... Continue

Former Grange now Sonoma Springs Community Hall

Any day now the hall on Highway 12 across from Mary’s Pizza, formerly known as the Sonoma Valley Grange Hall, will be adorned with its new “Sonoma Springs Community Hall” sign. The hall is finally open for public use again after more than two years... Continue

Support SV Hospital

Life doesn’t always offer us second chances, so when they occur we should cherish and honor them. The emergency room at Sonoma Valley Hospital is in the daily business of offering second chances to those in our community who are struck with life-threatening circumstances, whether... Continue

Sonoma Little League update

Noah Giovannelli of the Bears launches a double to the wall, as catcher Julian Brenek and Trevor Dwelly look on. Standings as of 5/16 W L Falcons 17 0 Bears 12 5 Angels 11 6 Mustangs 8 9 Cardinals 7 10 Tigers 7 10 Red... Continue

Sonoma Valley Fund report: Charity in a changing world

Sonoma Valley’s nonprofit sector is surprisingly big but the needs it addresses are even bigger, according to a new study released by Sonoma Valley Fund. The report shows that nonprofits are challenged to serve a population that is growing, graying, diversifying and becoming less equal. “This research... Continue

Mother knows best

Thirteen Sonoma Valley moms share what they've learned along the way, what they might have done differently and how they're like their own mother. Dulce Silvi What has motherhood taught you? Motherhood has taught me to always give it all you've got, cherish every second, and... Continue

The surprising origins of Mother’s Day

By Sarah Ford | Sonoma Sun -- The founders of Mother’s Day would undoubtedly be dismayed at the commercialization of this holiday, and the lack of awareness about its roots. There were actually several Mother’s Days. The first -- Mother’s Work Day -- was founded in... Continue

‘Greening of the Springs’ meeting

The public is invited to the monthly meeting of the Springs Community Alliance on Thursday evening, May 18, for a panel discussion on “The Greening of the Springs”. Panelists will include: Holland Gistelli from the Sonoma Ecology Center who will talk about the SEC’s water conservation... Continue