Press "Enter" to skip to content

Features

Juan Pablo Montoya to defend lnfineon crown

Photos by Joseph Lemus When Juan Pablo Montoya (JPM to the NASCAR fans) comes to Infineon this Sunday, June 22, he will be considered the favorite to retain his winning title of last year, especially in view of how he got to the front to... Continue

‘Songs of the Dark Lord’ returns to Sonoma

Ryan Lely/Sonoma Valley Sun Singer-songwriter Byron Burt performs his one-man show “Songs of the Dark Lord,” Sunday, June 22 at 7 p.m. at the Barking Dog on Highway 12. A darkly clad fixture of the Sonoma music scene, Byron Burt is likely the most congenial,... Continue

Sometimes a great vintage

Here in California we see our fair share of excellent wine vintages. Compared to many of the world’s more weather-challenged winegrowing regions, where the differences between average and great vintages can often be quite pronounced, we tend to enjoy more consistency. For the most part,... Continue

Kids’ dessert looks like a NASCAR car

Submitted Photo Desserts for kids to celebrate the upcoming NASCAR Save Mart 350 in Sonoma on June 22 at Infineon Raceway. Racing fans of all ages might love these sweet treats, which are easy to make and serve in honor of the NASCAR Toyota/Save Mart... Continue

Tickets on sale for indie rock at GunBun

Maria Taylor & Johnathan Rice will perform at the first ever Summer Indie Concert on July 12 at Gundlach Bundschu Winery. Nik Freitas will be the opening act. Guests will be able to enjoy the concert under the stars in the winery’s Outside Ampitheatre. The... Continue

Make Fourth of July safe for your pets

Fourth of July is one of my favorite holidays. It’s a great time to be with our family – including the pets. But it’s no fun if you have a dog who gets frightened by fireworks. We need to help our canine and feline friends through... Continue

Art school friendship sparks comic life

Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley Sun Cartoonist Linus Maurer worked closely with Charles Schultz on the “Peanuts” comic strip. Maurer is the namesake for “Peanuts” character ‘Linus.’The Art Instruction Inc. school in Minneapolis – famous for its promotional “Draw Me” matchbook covers – was a collegial kind... Continue

Historic towns of Northern Sonoma Valley

Even long term residents of Sonoma Valley are often unaware of the history of the areas they traverse daily. A few reminders of the past, such as the grand buildings of the Sonoma Developmental Center, the Sonoma Mission Inn or the lively tavern, Little Switzerland... Continue

Sonoma Valley High School senior reflects upon graduation

The Sun invited Sonoma Valley High School senior Kate McFarland to share her personal impressions of the graduation experience. On Friday, June 6, a part of my life that once felt infinite came to a close. As I sat in the middle of Arnold Field,... Continue

It's not too late to enroll your kids in summer camp

Sonoma Valley summer camps provide children with many opportunities to learn, be creative and have a whole bunch of fun. The many wonderful summer camps, workshops, and programs offered in the Valley are certain to broaden the horizons of local children. Educational camps offer such... Continue