We are told when we meet someone to be open-minded, to give someone new the benefit of a doubt. Do not judge people on first impressions. When I was young my instincts were not yet formed. I trusted, unintentionally. When there were signs that someone... Continue
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By Anna Pier At 10:25 pm June 5, President Catarina Landry made the following announcement on behalf of the Sonoma Valley Unified School District Board. Her report concluded a Special Closed Session which followed the regular Board meeting that evening. Note: Ms. Rena Seifts (pictured)... Continue
By Anna Pier Flowery School parents, students, grandparents and graduates gathered at Sonoma Plaza Friday, May 23 to protest the Sonoma Valley Unified School Trustees' vote to close, in June 2026, the bilingual elementary school located in the heart of the Springs. Protest organizer Nancy... Continue
A story on SFGate provides details about a lawsuit brought by three Sonoma County citizens, accusing the County of Sonoma of spying on them with drones. In the article, its reported they have been victimized by "'a runaway spying operation' that has violated the constitutional... Continue
This June 5 edition marks the first anniversary of the new Sonoma Valley Sun newspaper. This is a moment of celebration and a cause for reflection on what we’ve accomplished since the untimely passing of Val Robichaud in February 2024. When the new team of... Continue
‘Tis the season that locals and tourists alike look forward to with excitement, fear and trepidation: Wildfire Season. For weeks now, every entity responsible for preventing, fighting or talking about wildfires has urged residents to “Keep your Go-Bag at the ready!” and “Be prepared to... Continue
The City of Sonoma has launched its Utility Box Art Wrap Pilot Program—and is inviting local artists to be part of it. As part of the City’s Public Art Program, this new initiative will turn everyday utility boxes into eye-catching public art installations. Selected designs... Continue
The U14 premiere level Sonoma United boys competition soccer team is one of only 16 teams nationwide going to St. Louis in June for a national competition. Some of the boys have been playing together for nine years and some are new additions over the... Continue
HOT SONOMA FOOD NEWS: CAFE LA HAYE OPENS FOR LUNCH. New owner Jose Lopeznunez offers a lunch menu with everything a la carte including Full Circle bread, soup, a mixed green salad of pickled beets and onions, oranges, watermelon radish, and blue cheese ($16) or... Continue
Firefighters quickly tamped down a small vineyard fire near Glen Ellen adjacent to the entrance to Sonoma Botanical Garden. Grasses dried after a wet rainy season offer plenty of fuel for fires, and weed management and control are essential as the weather heats up. The... Continue