As a small-scale certified organic farmer living in Sonoma Valley, I am in strong support of voting yes on Measure K to protect open space and farm lands. I grew up in Maryland surrounded by disappearing farm land. The fields and barns of my childhood showed... Continue
Sonoma has officially gained a new veteran’s organization: AMVETS Hap Arnold Post 55. AMVETS is an abbreviation for American Veterans, an organization with 1,400 posts around the country, founded by World War II vets and chartered as a non-profit veteran organization by Congress in 1947.... Continue
Construction of a new office building is underway behind the familiar front wall of the Sonoma Index-Tribune at 117 West Napa Street. When completed in the spring of 2017, the building will be home to the newspaper (now working out of temporary offices across the... Continue
Sonoma home winemakers and local chefs come together on Sunday, October 30, to get "uncorked" for two local nonprofits. Sonoma Uncorked will feature unique wines from Sonoma Home Winemakers and small bites by from local chefs. A silent auction will also take place. All proceeds... Continue
A 72-year-old man was seriously injured late Friday afternoon after being struck in the crosswalk at the intersection of Broadway and Andrieux Street. The vehicle that struck the him fled the scene. Authorities are actively searching for what was described as a gray Mitsubishi Eclipse... Continue
Another look: our voting suggestions for this year’s heavy crop of local ballot measures. Yes on Measure E – School bond Sonoma Valley Unified School District’s school facilities bond. 21st century education is harder to do in mid-20th century facilities held together with chewing gum and... Continue
What to do with all the leaves that Fall brings? They are certainly starting to accumulate in my yard/garden. I put them under plants, trees, rosebushes, and especially in the vegetable garden. During the winter the rains break down this matter and provide nutrition and... Continue
The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office is conducting an internal affairs investigation into the actions of deputies, including their use of tasers and batons on a man in his bedroom, during a domestic dispute call to a Sonoma Valley home on September 24. The Sheriff has also requested... Continue
State Senate District 3 (white area of map) includes the city of Sonoma and El Verano. An experienced legislator and lifelong Democrat, Mariko Yamada served in the Assembly from 2008-2014. She worked 40 years as a social worker, and she has distinguished herself as a... Continue
The Sun’s Hallowe’en Contest Rules Create Hallowe’en themed verse, stories, art, photos and appear in our Hallowe’en issue! Winner of the art and photography portion of the contest will see her/his art on the cover of the 27 October issue! If you’re younger than 18... Continue