Supe candidates respond to questions from housing group

The candidates for First District Supervisor “seem to be aware of the severity of the housing crisis,” says long-time affordable-housing professional David Brigode of Sonoma. “But the proof is in their ability to stand up to the special interests profiting from this crisis." Incumbent Susan... Continue

Dog of the Week

Meet Nani! Nani is a 2 year old black with tan female Terrier mix. She is not only beautiful, she is a love! She has a personality that will keep you smiling. Nani is an active girl who loves to go on walks and who... Continue

SWAT team talks down armed Sonoma man

A Sonoma man who shot at his wife and then threatened to have a shootout with police Saturday afternoon surrendered after a SWAT team approached the suspect’s residence with an armored personnel carrier. Timothy P. Deschenes, 55, was arrested without incident after exiting his home in the 400... Continue

Keep kids eating healthy this summer

Heather Morgan | Special to The Sun I love summer. Especially summer in Sonoma, where this tiny city is alive with celebrations, farmers markets, and school kids out and about enjoying all the great offerings of this amazing community. Theater, art, sports, camps, internships, you... Continue

Gorin demonstrates leadership

Susan Gorin is working on many Sonoma County issues, too numerous to list in this letter. We feel she works hard and is extremely competent and caring. We have attended meetings and have been following the progress on a feof the issues, here in the First... Continue

Sonoma County supervisor contests will determine balance of power

Opinion by Ben Boyce While the national media attention is consumed with the fascinating and unprecedented presidential election, we have a consequential election right here in Sonoma County for our most powerful political body, the Board of Supervisors. The two races that will determine the... Continue

Grads, get out there — the job market is peaking!

By Joanne Sanders | Special to The Sun Graduating from high school or college often means parties, gifts, and gatherings with friends and families. For those graduating from high school, it’s a time of transition to adulthood and for those graduating from college it’s time to... Continue

Careers that made a difference

Teachers and staff retiring from the Sonoma Valley School district were celebrated -- in story, song and heartfelt thanks from their peers -- in a May 20 reception at Gundlach Bundschu Winery: Steve Thomas, David Donnelley, Gary Griffith, Pat Reed, Bonnie Marshall, Kate Tharler, Judy... Continue

100 Days of May

Educators refer to the 100 days of May, because, well, we can get senioritis, too. But in truth, it is only the end of year paperwork that gets us down. We never tire of the excitement and celebratory moments that always accompany graduation festivities. Take... Continue

Gorin’s long record of public service

Susan Gorin is the most experienced and best-prepared candidate for First District Supervisor. Don't believe me? Take a look at a partial list of her public service: She is a 1991 Sonoma State graduate cum laude with degrees in Political Science and Economics. She has... Continue