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Sonoma Valley in photographs The Sun ends its 2014 publication schedule with this special, all-photo issue. What does a typical day in the Sonoma Valley look like? The following 32 photographs, all shot on Friday, December 12, will give you some idea. Our next issue... Continue
Tim Tesconi | Special to The Sun Whenever I hear someone whine that there are too many vineyards in Sonoma County, I find myself snapping back, “Thank God for the grapes.” It’s something I am saying more and more as vineyards come under attack by... Continue
Lisa A. Harris This gorgeous book by Lisa Harris is true to its back-cover promise. “Strap in! You are about to embark upon an epic road trip in time, on a Wine Country journey where no one has gone before.” She has selected classic wine trucks... Continue
Ilene Briggin | For The Sun For Cynthia Tarr, life keeps getting better and better since moving to Sonoma seven years ago. So it wasn’t hard to decide on a title for her upcoming CD—“Here’s To Life.” The well-known singer and director of the Community... Continue
Jonathan Farrell | Under The Sun The weather was summer-like during a recent visit with Tjiska Van Wyk, executive director of Jack London Park Partners (JLPP), which manages and operates Jack London State Historic Park. The House of Happy Walls museum on the sprawling former ranch was a welcoming... Continue
In the November 4 election, eight candidates are running for three seats on the Sonoma City Council. Here is part two. See how the candidates stand on three more important issues. Part one can be found here. Water: We are in an historic drought with... Continue
Eight candidates are running for three seats on the Sonoma City Council. Here, in part one of our candidate questionnaire, the candidates introduce themselves and the address in their own words two timely issue. The word limit for all answers was 250 words. Next week’s... Continue
Topic: City support for community swimming pool The nonprofit Sonoma Valley Health and Recreation Association has proposed a multi-use aquatic facility, a “Community Pool,” on the six-acre El Verano Avenue property known as Paul’s Resort. To secure the $1.7 million parcel, step one of the... Continue
Thrift stores have always been a part of towns, big or small. But with the Millennial’s flight into adulthood -- and outrageous expenses, a sluggish economy, student loan debt, and the fascination with Indie music -- thrift stores have vastly changed. Once the embarrassing sign... Continue