Sonoma City Council candidate Q and A

The Sun posed the same five questions to candidates David Cook, Laurie Gallian, Amy Harrington and Jack Wagner. Scroll down to read all the responses. DAVID COOK Cook, an incumbent, was elected to the council in 2012. He has lived and worked in Sonoma... Continue

Young ballerina takes big leap

By Jonathan Farrell | Special to The Sun -- Sonoma Conservatory of Dance is very proud to announce that one of its own, Elinor Fucile has been accepted to the American Ballet Theatre School this fall, bringing the aspiring 12-year-old one step closer to her dream... Continue

Sonoma Council OK’s safe parking program trial

With a 3-2 vote, the Sonoma City Council tentatively approved a compromise plan to allow five City lot parking spaces to be used by homeless people for overnight parking between 9 p.m. to 7 a.m., November through May. An employee of the nearby Haven homeless... Continue

Ty Caton barrel tasting 10/1

[caption id="attachment_72335" align="aligncenter" width="364"] Ty Caton will host their 8th annual barrel tasting on Saturday (submitted photo)[/caption] Ty Caton Vineyards Winery will host their 8th annual barrel tasting at their 8th street winery in Sonoma. The winery will taste 2015 wines, straight from the barrel,... Continue

Oktoberfest friendly wines

[caption id="attachment_72312" align="aligncenter" width="330"] Korbel Riesling California Champagne ($21.99) (Sarah Stierch)[/caption] Fall is here and Wine Country is filled with beer and brats, which make for a well deserved break from harvest season and the ever-growing popularity of clean eating. However, Oktoberfest doesn't just mean... Continue

First taste: brunch at FARM at Carneros

[caption id="attachment_72274" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Al fresco dining at FARM at Carneros (submitted photo)[/caption] FARM at Carneros recently launched their new brunch, which is unlike any other brunch the area. It's debuacherous, decadent, and while not cheap, it's a treat that can mark special occasions, provide... Continue

Sonoma City Council seeks public input on City Manager hire

With the job of Sonoma City Manager now open, the City Council is inviting public input on what qualities it should consider when choosing the candidate to take on City Hall’s top job. Carol Giovanatto resigned the $165,000 post and will leave in December. Applications... Continue

Village fare

The 26th Annual Glen Ellen Village Fair boasts “the world’s shortest parade,” leaving plenty of time to enjoy music on two stages, peruse the arts and crafts booths, sample the wares of food and beverage vendors, play games for kids and enter the famous quilt... Continue

Tuesday night market to open farmers booths early

For the remaining five weeks of its 2016 season, Sonoma’s Tuesday night Farmers’ Market will open its fruit and produce booths an hour earlier. And if you and your shopping bags need a lift back to your parked car, the Veggie Valet is at your... Continue

2016 Sonoma Valley Harvest Fair wine winners

[caption id="attachment_72114" align="aligncenter" width="374"] Gloria Ferrer's Royal Cuvee took home Best of Class (Photo: Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards)[/caption] Sonoma Valley-based wineries took home big wins in this year's Sonoma County Harvest Fair wine competition. Here are highlights from this year's winners in Best of... Continue