Artist Sig Rundstrom is feeling the mojo

For the past two years of COVID-19, Sonoma artist William Sig Rundstrom has experienced a creative surge. It’s all about the Mojo, he says. By Jonathan Farrell -- "Just when I think I’m slowing down after a few paintings, I get another push of... Continue

‘Apparent deceit’ by School District board member

Sonoma Valley Unified School District Trustee John Kelly doesn’t seem to know when it’s time to do the right thing. If his alleged allegations against superintendent Palazuelos and other school board members plotting against parents has any merit, he should’ve stood up and objected right... Continue

Safe passage on West Napa Street

Here’s what all that construction on Sonoma’s West Napa Street has been all about: 25 new curb ramps and two new crosswalk signals. Caltrans (which maintains what is officially State Route 12) is making the upgrades as part of a project to pave, re-stripe, and... Continue

Under the Sun: Joelle Smith, hands-on philanthropist

From preparing teens for job interviews to promoting female-owned businesses, Joelle Smith is a ‘connector.’ Here she talks about her volunteer work with The Sun’s Anna Pier. So, when did you start Shenoma? In 2018. I had been a volunteer for Dress for Success when... Continue

A treasure of an artist

Sonoma’s Treasure Artist for 2022 is Pat Meier-Johnson. In selecting the award-winning painter for the annual honor, the Cultural and Fine Arts Commission celebrated “her artistic talent, but also her love of community, and generous nature.” Meier-Johnson has served as an adviser to Teen Services... Continue

CAL FIRE to establish year-round base at Los Guilicos

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will establish a year-round operational base in the Sonoma Valley. The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors authorized a three-year lease agreement use of facilities at the Los Guilicos Campus near Oakmont. The presence of CAL... Continue

Commission on Human Rights calls for more time on plans for Developmental Center

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors is currently considering several plans for the development of the Sonoma County Developmental Center. However, The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) feels that stakeholders haven't had enough time to evaluate and weigh options that include sufficient input from underrepresented and... Continue

Indoor mask rules to change on Feb. 16

Sonoma County will lift universal mask requirements for most indoor public settings beginning Wednesday, February 16, though unvaccinated individuals over age 2 will continue to be required to wear masks in all indoor public areas. Additionally, businesses, venue operators and hosts may choose to continue... Continue

On a freezing New Years Eve, Sonoma County failed its unsheltered homeless

By Kathleen Finigan -- As Sonoma County residents prepared to welcome the New Year in various ways, virtually all of us, whether at home or out with friends, could look forward to spending the night in a warm bed. The temperature dipped to 27 degrees... Continue

How to book a mystery date

Chocolate works, of course, but the real way to the heart is via the head --with a good book. The Sonoma Valley public library has come up with a clever Valentine's Day promotion: The Mystery Date with a Book. Each volume is wrapped in secrecy,... Continue