The "long time patrons" they are referring to as the cause of cancellation... Are these people locals to the geographic area or was this event catering to attendees expected from out of the area? How many tickets were sold? How many were expected to be... Continue
It's a pity that Sonoma can not set up an outdoor entertainment venue for all ticket holders to enjoy the event. Last year the venue was a nightmare for standard ticket holders who actually wanted to see the performances in person and not on side... Continue
Previously approved by the City as vacation rentals, the three houses being remodeled on Sonoma’s downtown West Napa Street would instead become part of a nine-room hotel in a plan going to the Planning Commission next week. Owner Michael Marino calls for the construction of... Continue
Once a busy hub of commerce, Sonoma Valley’s long-dormant southern gateway is drawing renewed attention. What we think of now as down-valley – made up of spots such as Schelleville, Wingo, Sears Point, Skagg’s Island, Tubb’s Island, Petaluma River, and Napa Sonoma Marsh – was... Continue
Greg Walter, who celebrated American Pinot Noir and helped to create generations of Pinot enthusiasts, has died of colon cancer at the age of 58, in Yountville, California. Walter served as the Sonoma Valley Sun's wine editor for five years, covering wine trends, industry leaders... Continue
[caption id="attachment_71344" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Enjoy a glass of Cabernet a day, for the month of September, at St. Francis Winery & Vineyards (submitted photo)[/caption] September 1st was national Cabernet Day and St. Francis Winery & Vineyards has taken it from one day to 30 days... Continue
District Attorney Jill Ravitch has announced that inmate John Howard Morris III, 61-years-old, who last resided in the town of Sonoma, was denied parole yesterday, following his sixth parole hearing, at Chuckawalla Valley State Prison in Blythe, CA. Morris is serving a term of 21... Continue
[caption id="attachment_71326" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Ringo Starr performing at last year's sold out Sonoma Music Festival (Photo: John Myers)[/caption] The Sonoma Music Festival, planned for October 7-9, has been canceled due to what the organizers described as "very low ticket sales." This would have been the... Continue
It looks as if the new luxury resort in Kenwood is going to be built. The resort is just the tip of the iceberg, since a winery with a tasting room and 20 annual events, restaurant, retail store, and development of at least a dozen... Continue
Affordable housing in Sonoma is not a problem, it's an emergency. Our city is turning into a virtual gated community, and the gate is made of money, lots of it. The results of this monetary barrier are significant; only 16 percent of the people who... Continue