The Sonoma Valley Girl Scouts Troop 10404 is again offering their Christmas tree recycling program for the community. For the New Year, January 4th and January 11th.  A few changes this year to highlight: Reservations and donations are now accepted via Sonomagirlscouts.com If you do not... Continue

In response to the incoming Trump administration’s inhumane threats of mass arrests, detention, and deportations, California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued updated model policies and recommendations to guide public institutions in complying with California law limiting state and local participation in immigration enforcement activities. Attorney... Continue

On average, the City of Sonoma receives 25-30 inches of rain each year. The rainy period of the year lasts for 7.8 months, from September 30 to May 23. Historically, the wettest month has been February, with over 5 inches, but this year Sonoma has... Continue

Between school closures, failed negotiations between the district and its teachers, and changes in the composition of its Board of Directors, the Sonoma Valley Unified School District has been in the news frequently lately. The district serves 3,129 students, of which 59.6 percent are deemed... Continue

Copies of the Sun can be found in newspaper boxes located around Sonoma Plaza and at the Post Office on Broadway, in addition to the locations below: (More coming!)  Our next edition will be available on January 2nd. Always free of charge to the public!... Continue

In response to public comments and receipt of a letter from the Fish and Wildlife Service of the Department of the Interior that identified 22 species of plants and animals needing protection, Caltrans has modified its plans for the reconstruction of Hwy. 37. Among the... Continue

In observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, Sonoma City Offices will be closed from December 24, 2024, through January 1, 2025. Regular business hours will resume on January 2, 2025. Public Works and Emergency Services While City Offices are closed, minimal Public Works staff... Continue

After decades of discussion, a grant The Sonoma County Regional Parks Department got some good news this week: a grant from the Bay Area Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) for $550,000 to create the plan for a new bike trail in Schellville. The trail will use... Continue

The Bay Area is gearing up for a rainy week, with 3-4 inches of rainfall expected in Sonoma between today, Tuesday, December 23rd, and Sunday, December 29th. While there are no current flood watches or advisories, residents are encouraged to take precautions, including having sandbags... Continue