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UPDATE: Vax for kids approved, Sonoma Valley school clinics set

With federal and state approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, Sonoma County will begin vaccinating the roughly 37,000 children through primary care physicians, local pharmacies or county-sponsored school-based clinics beginning the week of Nov. 8. Parents who have health... Continue

Sandra Lowe wins seat on Sonoma City Council

With 60 percent of the vote, Sandra Lowe was elected to the Sonoma City Council on Tuesday. Her total of 1,897 -- all but a handful submitted by mail -- bested Mike Nugent (30 percent) and James Cribb (9 percent). Lowe assumes the seat of... Continue

Reconvening ‘The Panel’

As a liter is to a jeroboam, the new home of The Panel wine and champagne store is smaller than its previous incarnation. Dar Rhodes moved the business from what was a wine lounge/shop on West Napa Street to a bottle-sale-only retail space in Sonoma... Continue

Under the Sun – Commander Willi Vaughn, born to serve

Wilda Vaughn, a well-traveled Navy veteran and the first female commander of Jack London Post 489 of the American Legion, in conversation with The Sun’s Anna Pier. Tell me about "born to serve."  I'm from the South. I'm born to serve my country, my community,... Continue

A brief history of cannabis in Sonoma

My personal journey with cannabis began in 2017, just after Prop 64 passed in 2016 for adult-use cannabis dispensaries in California. After years of health issues, unsatisfactory treatment from conventional medicine, and four surgeries, I decided to follow a new path. I began to seek... Continue

Reflections on a 12-year-old in a pool of blood

By Will Shonbrun | For The Sun This is not a story about Andy Lopez, sort of Sonoma’s George Floyd. I say that in so far as it’s a story of a cop killing a non-white male, and that story catching fire. I didn’t know... Continue

SDC plans, heavy money, elective surgery and more

The long-awaited plan for the Sonoma Developmental Center (three versions of the plan, actually) is being rolled out by this week. Years ago, the state closed down the once-thriving facility and told the County to figure out what to do with the 900-acre campus --... Continue

Sonoma Valley’s ‘star’ volunteers

The Sonoma Valley Fund, an affiliate of Community Foundation Sonoma County, together with the Sonoma Valley Catalyst Fund recognized 41 outstanding volunteers with its annual Star Volunteer Awards. Honored at a celebratory gathering were: 10,000 Degrees – Marty Stein, Steve Page  Boys & Girls Clubs... Continue

Message from the Spirits

By Loretta Carpio Carr There’s something about autumn’s darkness and chill that causes us to close ranks and seek shelter from the still melancholy of another year coming to an end. The festive Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are ahead, but the period between summer’s finale... Continue

Sonoma Developmental Center – what’s happening, what’s next

Over the past several years, I have heard from countless constituents, in my district and across the county and region, sharing their ideas and eagerly awaiting updates on the land-use planning process for the Sonoma Developmental Center (SDC). After much anticipation, an update is coming... Continue
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