County’s mobile testing unit rolls into Sonoma

The County's ramped-up COVID-19 testing schedule will include a mobile unit making multiple visits weekly to Sonoma. Under a contract with LHI, a private testing company, a mobile unit will be stationed at Sonoma Veteran’s Memorial Hall from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m, each day January... Continue

Rep. Thompson: Why I voted for impeachment

Today Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) voted for the Article of Impeachment charging the President with inciting a violent attack on the Capitol to subvert our democracy and overturn the results of the 2020 Presidential election. Here is his statement: “Our institution of representative democracy is... Continue

Sonoma Rotary Clubs grant more than $100,000 to 134 local businesses — more to come

The Sonoma Valley Rotary Foundation has awarded just over $100,000 to 134 local businesses with grants ranging from $500 to nearly $1,500 to help those businesses cope with the economic effects from the Covid-19 pandemic. The money came from $50,000 raised by Sonoma Rotarians and... Continue

Civic Zoom calendar for January 2021

Upcoming public meetings: Tuesday, January 26, Springs Municipal Advisory Council, 6:30 p.m. -- Agenda items include: COVID Vaccine Education and Outreach; Springs projects update; Hwy12 & W. Thompson traffic light-Karina Garcia; Shelter; and Emergency Preparedness. https://zoom.us/j/98545304964?pwd=QVlYUTcwNFlOZGtIM2JyWVdNZFZSZz09 Webinar ID: 985 4530 4964. Passcode: 404502. Dial-in by phone: 669.900.9128. English/Spanish. Continue

Implement the 25th Amendment

The following letter was sent to Congressman Mike Thompson on behalf of the Sonoma Valley Democratic Club: Dear Congressman Thompson: The Sonoma Valley Democrats are appalled by the horrendous actions committed by the domestic terrorists on Wednesday when they attacked the Capitol Building and the... Continue

Who, how many, when? SV Hospital to address local vaccination plan

Sonoma Valley Hospital will host a virtual Community Townhall meeting on Tuesday, January 12, 11:30 a.m., to explain how the COVID-19 vaccine will be made available to the public. SVH has begun vaccinating its physicians and staff, administering 323 first doses of the two-dose process.... Continue

The right to bear fireworks?

Reader opinion by Josette Brose-Eichar -- Many years ago when my niece and nephew were small children, my mom and dad were pressing my sister, Eileen to have them baptized in the Catholic Church. Eileen told them absolutely not. My mom got some holy water... Continue

State Senator Dodd to deliver streamed Covid update

State Senator Bill Dodd will deliver a Covid update, including the vaccine rollout and the outlook for schools, in a January 12 virtual town hall. The 6 p.m. session will feature California schools Superintendent Tony Thurmond, and public health experts, in conversation about what to... Continue

The Sun’s archive of 2020 cover art

Check out the cover art from our 2020 print issues. Why not subscribe and get the real thing? [Best_Wordpress_Gallery id="29" gal_title="Sun covers"] Continue

Search is on as John Gurney steps down from Sonoma Community Center

After four years at the helm of the Sonoma Community Center, John Gurney has announced that he is stepping down as executive director effective July 1. A search for a new executive director is underway. Gurney plans to continue through June 30, or until a... Continue