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Editor David Bolling: Karma and Culture Wars

At the most very basic level, say, down on your hands and knees and squinting through the cosmic mouse hole at Mar-a-Lago, or down a dark tunnel into the kaleidoscope of painfully pulsing lights that surround the clown circus that is the Trump presidency, it’s... Continue

Sun Editorial: Now what?

On April 5, 2025, thousands of people gathered in Sonoma Plaza. What brought them together were concerns about the policies and programs of the Trump administration. Under the banner of “Hands Off," the crowd listened and cheered the remarks of various speakers, including  Congressman Mike... Continue

In Defense of the Antihero: A Childhood Earth Day Tribute

By Sedra Nathan Every spring, Earth Day invites us to reflect on our connection to the land—to trees and creeks, gardens and greenways—and I always find myself thinking back to where it all started for me: in comics. Not the usual heroes, mind you. As... Continue

City of Sonoma Recruiting Parks and Recreation Department Director

The City of Sonoma, California is seeking a strategic and dynamic Parks and Recreation Director to lead its newly established Parks and Recreation Department. This exciting new department will oversee the City’s 19 parks, trails, and preserves totaling 80 acres, as well as three municipal... Continue

Larry Barnett: How American Autocrats Learn to Behave

As the current administration in Washington continues to run roughshod over the constitution, congress and the courts, it’s worthwhile asking how it is that America’s autocrats learned to behave the way they do. The answer is stunningly obvious: America’s workplace. In their wisdom, our founding... Continue

Enter the City of Sonoma’s Earth Day Photo Contest by April 18, 2025

The City of Sonoma’s 5th Annual Earth Day Photo Contest is now live — and this year, it’s all about uncovering Sonoma Valley’s “Hidden Gems”! Thank you to the many talented photographers who submitted images that highlight the beauty of lesser-known natural spots throughout our region. Now it’s... Continue

Pedestrian Improvements on Spain Street Increase Safety

The City of Sonoma has announced the completion of key pedestrian safety improvements on the Sonoma Plaza. Recently upgraded mid-block crosswalks on First Street West and Spain Street now feature additional safety measures, including bollards at the beginning of the crosswalks and clear, fresh paint... Continue