State Senator Bob Hertzberg states the obvious when he says that California needs to increase its water supply. But for decades, instead of working to meet California’s need for more water, the majority party in Sacramento has done nothing but saddle California taxpayers with bond... Continue
Recipes for an Italian-style Mother’s Day brunch, along with the completed meal, will be shared by Chef Maria Capdevielle in a May 13 demo at the Sonoma Community Center. Students will learn the secrets to making a homemade brunch for mom with recipes including artichoke... Continue
Each year, Sonoma Valley High School selects two students of the year, nominated and voted on by the school’s staff. This year, there were three Students of the Year: seniors Jose Zamora, Hannah Ford-Monroe, and, posthumously, Brandon Barmore. Principal Kathleen Hawing said, “We are incredibly... Continue
All of us, without exception, had or have a mother. The miracle of birth is the miracle of motherhood, and we humans have been wrestling with that mystery for as long was we've had self-awareness. The archeological evidence of our obsession with fertility, birth and... Continue
Juan Hernández, executive director of La Luz, has announced a fundraising campaign to help his organization coordinate the various local efforts to serve the immigrant community at this time of crisis. Although La Luz has always worked to connect clients to community services, Hernández noted... Continue
An inmate was discovered missing from Santa Rosa’s North County Detention Facility this morning after his clothing was found along the perimeter fence at about 8:30 a.m. The escapee has been identified as 27-year-old Richard Medina of Windsor. He is also known as Ricardo Medina.... Continue
The 2017 Tuesday Night Farmer's Market on Sonoma Plaza begins it new season on May 2, 5:30 p.m. to dusk. Scaled down slightly by the City Council, the event will feature fewer vendors but a renewed emphasis on local farmers. Still, Sonoma's premiere lawn party.... Continue
Former Sonoma Police Chief John Gurney has been named executive director of the Sonoma Community Center. “We are thrilled to have John heading this organization,” said Board President Annie Bauer. “His roots and leadership in our community go way, way back and he is a pivotal participant in more organizations, projects and community-building... Continue
Citing incomplete and inadequate information, an appeal was filed Tuesday challenging the Planning Commission’s certification of the environmental impact report for the downtown hotel project, . The call for a more extensive report for Hotel Project Sonoma will now be heard by the Sonoma City... Continue
By Fred Allebach | Sonoma Valley Sun -- The Sonoma Ecology Center’s Sustainable Sonoma project is one of positive vision, to unite the common goals and interests of Valley government, business and residents. Sustainable Sonoma is an effort to say, “if we work together on common... Continue