Joe Boldt has been bringing the fireworks show to Sonoma for forty years. Anna Pier sat down with him at the Al Mazza Fire House on Second Street West to hear all about how he does it, how he got into it, his work as... Continue
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Are Supremes Mentis Sans Compos? There is a growing sense that the U.S. Supreme Court has become – to use a legal expression – non compos mentis. That sentiment results from its seemingly politically-inspired decisions, changing what lawyers refer to as “settled law.” That can... Continue
By Steven Serafini Sonoma Valley Sun Sports Editor With my 25 years as a Sports Editor and columnist, and as a competitive athlete, coach and fan, I’ve experienced a wide range of emotions in the field of play. And I know that, whether you choose... Continue
Sonoma Eats’ new home definite Efrain Balmes said “We are now 100 percent sure we are moving to the La Hacienda” location in the Fifth Street West shopping center across from Safeway. Making lots of food fans and others happy, he will take over the... Continue
Like a lot of journalists navigating the evolving digital landscape, I found myself out of a job after Whole Earth, the national magazine for which I was publisher, closed its doors in 2003. The offices were in the historic Dollar Mansion, also known as the... Continue
Fascism is more than political or organizational structure; it’s a state of mind, and that state of mind is about justifying dominance of strength over weakness. Taking their cue from a misunderstanding of nature, Fascists view human survival and achievement in simple predatory terms of... Continue
Investigations in to fatal shootings by California police take so long that officers often cannot be decertified or charged with most crimes. by Nigel Duara This article was originally published by CalMatters Under growing pressure from a restive public during the summer of 2020, the Legislature... Continue
On January 16 of this year the Pride flag was unceremoniously taken down from the flag pole at Sonoma Valley High School by a unilateral action of David Bell, the President of the School Board. Abusing the authority of his position on the Board, Bell... Continue
This article was originally published by Active Norcal. The El Niño that scientists have been warning about for months is now official, and the implications for Northern California are enormous. NOAA declared El Niño on Thursday after ocean water temperatures in the tropical Pacific exceeded... Continue
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors today adopted a $2.90 billion budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year that begins July 1, approving a spending plan that protects essential services while preparing for major changes in federal policy and anticipated reductions in state and federal funding.... Continue