Young mountain lion gets GPS collar, just like mom’s

Conservation biologists and educators from Audubon Canyon Ranch have fitted a second mountain lion, a 12-month-old female, with a GPS collar after a temporary capture on property bordering Annadel State Park. "Named P2 (Puma 2) for our scientific records, the mountain lion weighs about 70 pounds and... Continue

Thank you for Measure E votes

On behalf of the entire Measure E team and Sonoma Valley School District, I want to sincerely thank you, the voters and volunteers for your support of our students and schools. The quality and character of our community is so very connected to the quality of... Continue

Start your week with a cute cat

Meet Miss Emily! Miss Emily is a 4 year old short haired brown tabby with white female. She was older when she came to us, making her more difficult to socialize, but she is a sweet, gentle,well behaved cat. She is shy but will respond... Continue

Bernstein’s ramen joint would anchor new Springs container complex

Tim Sloat, representing the new owners of 18010 Hwy 12 in the Springs, unveiled the vision of a “container park” complex on the property to include a new venture from restaurateur Sondra Bernstein. The proposal calls for two 20’ and two 40’ containers, with four micro-units... Continue

Sonoma Library reading program offers free London book

During the library’s “Sonoma Valley Reads Jack London: John Barleycorn” program, free copies of the novel will be available and a book discussion will be held on Wednesday, November 30 at 6 p.m. “Libraries always encourage reading by lending books out to library card-holders,” said... Continue

Getting the house ready for holiday guests

By Kati Kelly | For The Sun -- Figs are falling, the grape leaves are turning, and the air has that “fall” smell to it. If those aren’t hints enough, go into any store and there it is -- Christmas decor! (cringe!) Alas, it is that... Continue

Open space, growth control a big winner in Tuesday’s election

Longstanding greenbelt policies protecting open space and farmland between Sonoma County’s towns and cities were renewed for another 20 years by a resounding margin Tuesday. More than 80 percent of Sonoma County voters cast a yes vote for Measure K, which needed a simple majority... Continue

‘Love trumps hate’

There was a profound and inspiring civics lesson out of Sonoma Valley High School today, and it was delivered by the 400 or so students who left the campus at 2 p..m. and walked to the Plaza for not so much a protest against a Trump... Continue

A ‘guerilla’ action for hope and strength

Whoever said that flower power was dead? Certainly not the three Sonoma women who call themselves “The Guerilla Girls” and who were distressed by Donald Trump’s victory at the polls on Election Day. To buoy their own sagging spirits and to provide some kind of... Continue

Medicare enrollment has begun

Medicare Open Enrollment is here -- and it's time for older adults to step up to the plate. From now until December 7th, they can sign up for Medicare coverage, switch out of their current health plan for a new one, or add prescription drug coverage... Continue