Suspect arrested for Sonoma Valley arson spree

Cops believe that the Sonoma woman arrested Wednesday for setting fire to her own car is also suspected of three other recent cases of arson. Renee Ruth Fitzhugh, a 36, was arrested after deputies responded to reports of a car fire on Polley Lane in... Continue

Beyond the chaos, into the bliss

By Audrey Krafft | Special to The Sun -- Is there a time in your life you recall feeling so connected to the moment that you felt completely free from any fear or responsibility? Maybe you were standing in front of the ocean on a... Continue

Sonoma kids are curious about: weather

Each week on her KSVY radio show, host Cat Smith grills a local expert with questions submitted by Sonoma Valley kids. This time, Patrick Zahn and Jeff Beamish, of Sonoma Technology, face the young panel. Maya, age 10, asks could it ever snow in Sonoma?... Continue

Schedule for upcoming Sonoma Valley vaccine clinics

A free Sonoma County COVID-19 vaccination clinic will return to the Sonoma Valley High School parking lot for a one-day, drive-through session on Sunday, February 21, from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM. Appointments and proof of eligibility are required. To check availability and book an... Continue

Tips for parents with distance-learning kids

Getting kids involved in making small gestures of caring and nurturing, and away from screens and electronics, is a great way to focus on positivity. By Leslie Nicholson | Sonoma Valley Sun Turning the calendar to February this year means we are one month closer... Continue

Live theatre, with a Covid-age twist

Sonoma Arts Live has mounted its first piece of live theatre in over a year with Pinky, a play by David Templeton. The pandemic-era twist: the show will be streamed live, with a new evening performance each night February 19-21. The tale of an oddball... Continue

Newsom’s $9 billion plan to aid low-income Californians

Governor Newsom today announced two immediate action items in his 2021-22 State Budget proposal to help low-income Californians hard-hit by the Covid pandemic. First, the Golden State Stimulus would provide a $600 rapid cash support directly to roughly four million low-income Californians who, coupled with federal... Continue

Sonoma Valley vaccine update as of 2/15

The indoor Covid vaccine clinic at the Sonoma Veterans Building is fully booked for this week, but future appointments can be made as they come available at Sonomavalleyhospital.org/svhp/ That site will also show any additional clinic sites and times, such as if Sonoma Valley Hospital adds... Continue

Under the Sun: Mary McDevitt, M.D.

The retired medical professional, now a strong advocate for single payer health care, talks about her cause and career with The Sun’s Anna Pier. You organized the February 6 Flowery to the Plaza Car Caravan for single payer health care in California. Who were your... Continue

Registration now open for Sonoma Valley vaccine clinic

Appointments for the indoor Covid vaccine clinic that starts February 17 at the Sonoma Veterans Building can be booked, as they come available, at Sonomavalleyhospital.org/svhp/ The weekday clinic will operate weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 126 First St, W. in Sonoma. As of... Continue