Pets Lifeline responds to concerns over homeless dog

We [at Pets Lifeline] recently heard the concerns of many of you regarding a stray male dog that was brought into our facility on January 15, 2022. After reviewing the comments on social media, it became very clear there is a lot of misinformation and... Continue

How the County describes the Jan. 25 Supervisors meeting on the fate of the SDC

Permit Sonoma, Sonoma County’s planning agency, presented the "project description framework to guide the redevelopment of Sonoma Developmental Center" -- item 44 on the agenda -- to the Board of Supervisors on January 25. Here's how the County described that meeting in a subsequent press... Continue

SDC commercial development plan grinds forward

By Teri Shore -- The future of the 945-acre expanse of open space lands and historic campus in the heart of Sonoma Valley remains uncertain after the latest public hearing on county plans to create a new town. At a Board of Supervisors meeting on... Continue

Boys and Girls Clubs celebrate ‘youth of the year’

A part of the Boys and Girls Club of Sonoma Valley since age five, Jennifer Tellez is the BGCSV Youth of the Year for for 2022. Candidates for the annual honor are high school juniors and seniors who have shown a significant arc of change... Continue

In Sonoma County, a troubling gap in health and well-being

Sonoma County residents live longer, earn more money, stay in school and earn college degrees at higher rates than in other counties across California and the United States. Yet, according to a major new report, there are disparities across gender, racial groups, ethnic groups and... Continue

Steve Page is Sonoma’s ‘honorary mayor’

The City of Sonoma has named Steve Page as Honorary Alcalde (“Alcalde” is the Spanish name for Mayor) in recognition of his ongoing efforts and contributions to the Sonoma community. Page, the former CEO of Sonoma Raceway, was credited with strengthening Sonoma Valley nonprofit including... Continue

Sonoma Valley vaccine, testing clinics this week

Vaccine appointments are now available for anyone 5 years or older who wants one at one of the many clinics, pharmacies or health centers in the County. Go to MyTurn.ca.gov to find an appointment that works for you and find a list of local clinics on the Sonoma Valley Health Partner... Continue

Let’s have a trial period for leashed dogs on the Plaza

With Dr. Rhonda Stallings of Arroyo Veterinary Hospital, I was a co-founder of SVDOG and a former president. I “retired” from SVDOG several years ago and Rich Lee is currently president. Like other organizations SVDOG (Sonoma Valley Dog Owners and Guardians) has understandably, and in... Continue

Play dates

Students of Sassarini School enjoy a sunny day on the playground. Thanks to Sonoma Valley Education Foundation’s generous donors, Sassarini was able to extend its preschool offering from morning only to full-day care. Continue

Merging ‘then’ and ‘now’

With his Valley of the Moon Main Stem Project, Springs-based artist Mike Acker creates panoramic photo-collages documenting the Highway 12 corridor, including historic images. His comments on this work, featured on the cover and inside the 1/15 issue of The Sonoma Sun: “The Food Center... Continue

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