Benjamin Wayne Valaris Announcing the birth of Benjamin Wayne Valaris to Nick Valaris and Sonoma native Laurel Valaris (née Moeslein). Benjamin was born 8 lbs 3 ounces on January 21, 2022 at 9:26pm at the University of California Mission Bay. He joins older brother Beau... Continue
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The Sun's Anna Pier sat down with Bill Stallings, long-term volunteer at Sonoma’s local radio station, KSVY 91.3 FM. How long have you been volunteering at the radio station? Since 2011. I told Bob Taylor (station manager), "You're gonna need me as much as I... Continue
The Sonoma house at 1405 Old Winery Court, purchased last year by Pacaso, which then attempted to sell 1/8th shares in a “don’t-call-it-a-timeshare” scheme, has been removed from the company’s online listings. Has the company given up on its initial strategy of “democratizing second home... Continue
First District Supervisor Susan Gorin is calling for applicants for the Springs Municipal Advisory Council (Springs MAC), a panel that holds public meetings and makes non-binding recommendations to the County Board of Supervisors. “The Springs Municipal Advisory Council provides an important link between county government... Continue
Michael Fecskes of Valley Vibes Youth Orchestra leads the first day of cello class at Dunbar Elementary School. The dunBART program, funded by Sonoma Valley Education Foundation and brought to life by Creative Bridges and Kimzin Creative, will provide the school’s 183 K-5th grade students... Continue
For the past two years of COVID-19, Sonoma artist William Sig Rundstrom has experienced a creative surge. It’s all about the Mojo, he says. By Jonathan Farrell -- "Just when I think I’m slowing down after a few paintings, I get another push of... Continue
Here’s what all that construction on Sonoma’s West Napa Street has been all about: 25 new curb ramps and two new crosswalk signals. Caltrans (which maintains what is officially State Route 12) is making the upgrades as part of a project to pave, re-stripe, and... Continue
Sonoma’s Treasure Artist for 2022 is Pat Meier-Johnson. In selecting the award-winning painter for the annual honor, the Cultural and Fine Arts Commission celebrated “her artistic talent, but also her love of community, and generous nature.” Meier-Johnson has served as an adviser to Teen Services... Continue
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) will establish a year-round operational base in the Sonoma Valley. The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors authorized a three-year lease agreement use of facilities at the Los Guilicos Campus near Oakmont. The presence of CAL... Continue
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors is currently considering several plans for the development of the Sonoma County Developmental Center. However, The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) feels that stakeholders haven't had enough time to evaluate and weigh options that include sufficient input from underrepresented and... Continue