Drink up: Stolen Fruit Cocktail Mixer

[caption id="attachment_71120" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Stolen Fruit Cocktail Mixers (Photo: Sarah Stierch)[/caption] Fresh cocktail mixers have been growing in popularity in recent years, with bartenders and patrons seeking the freshest and most unique blends of fruit, herbs and seasoning for their cocktails. Sonoma County created Stolen... Continue

Worth the Drive: Atlantis Steakhouse

[caption id="attachment_71069" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Atlantis Steakhouse at the Altantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno (submitted photo)[/caption] Sometimes you need a great steak. Well, maybe not everyone, but, for us meat-eaters - when the crave hits, the steak better be good. Sometimes, you've got to get... Continue

Sonoma School District encouraged by state test results

Test scores of Sonoma Valley students improved in year two of the state’s Smarter Balanced Assessments, School District Superintendent Louann Carlomagno announced this week. “This year’s results highlight the growth of our students when compared to scores from last year,” Carlomagno said. “The (tests) are... Continue

Sister Cities turns 60

The 60th anniversary of Sister Cities International (SCI), the parent organization of the Sonoma Sister Cities Association (SSCA), will be marked with an informal reception on Sunday, September 11, at the Maysonnave House in Sonoma from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Wine and cheese will be... Continue

It might just be the best pizza in Sonoma Valley

[caption id="attachment_71076" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Half pepperoni, half artichoke and sausage - a large pizza at New Haven Apizza Shop in Sonoma (Photo: Sarah Stierch)[/caption] Sonoma has been buzzing with stories of "the best pizza in town at a Mexican bakery." That Mexican bakery is Garcia's... Continue

Soroptimist’s annual lobster sale 9/17

[caption id="attachment_71072" align="aligncenter" width="318"] Soroptimist International of Sonoma Valley's annual lobster sale has launched and lobsters are available for pick up on September 17 (Photo: Soroptimist International of Sonoma Valley)[/caption] Soroptimist International of Sonoma Valley's annual lobster sale has started. Fresh and live Maine lobster... Continue

New building, renewed commitment at La Luz

[caption id="attachment_71056" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Ligia Booker, founder of La Luz, and Executive Director Juan Hernandez, cut the symbolic ribbon at the entrance to the Center’s new Community Services building.[/caption] La Luz Center’s new Community Services Building opened Friday with a ribbon cutting ceremony and tour... Continue

Sonoma Valley schools place measure on ballot

By Helen Marsh | Special to The Sun Sonoma Valley Schools serve 4,600 students from Glen Ellen to Sears Point at eleven campuses. On August 9, the five members of the school board voted unanimously to place a measure on the ballot for the November... Continue

Building the Ball

Volunteers are busy today (8/27) on the Plaza setting up for tonight's Red & White Ball, the annual al fresco bash to raise money for the Sonoma Valley Education Foundation Legendary dance band Wonderbread 5 returns for the dance concert portion of the evening. A few Dance Only tickets remain... Continue

Report: Community Mtg. about Broadway Affordable Housing Project

Satellite Affordable Housing Associates (SAHA), at an 8/25/16 informational meeting at the Community Center, made a presentation about the 20269 Broadway affordable housing project. SAHA executive director Susan Friedland opened by saying this project represents “housing for folks left out of the marketplace”. Friedland went... Continue