Hayward-Rogers Creek Fault Analysis By David Bolling Much has changed in our knowledge of seismic science since 5:12 a.m. on Wednesday, April 18, 1906, when the San Andreas fault woke up and displaced the surface of the Earth between 20 and 28 feet along a... Continue
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Celebrating 250 Years of Victories In 1814, Francis Scott Key (‘Scotty’ to his friends) penned a poem entitled, “The Defence of Fort McHenry.” In 1931, its first verse became our National Anthem. As the country’s 250th birthday approaches, it’s a tune we’re hearing more than... Continue
Distributing the Sonoma Valley Sun twice monthly is a full day’s work and includes a lot of driving and hefting of papers. It’s not any easy job, but it’s just right for someone looking for extra income. Daisy Wright is our new Distribution Supervisor; she’s... Continue
By Larry Barnett Worldwide, there are 1,700 documented species of bamboo that grow in regions as diverse as tropical to temperate. Over 100 species are used for food, and nearly that many for construction. They range from tiny to timber-sized and have been in cultivation... Continue
FRIDAY JUNE 12 at 4:00 pm on zoom Tickets: $21 ($16 for Praxis members) Registration: www.praxispeace.org BARRY SPECTOR No Kings — and the Myths of American Innocence As we commemorate the 250th anniversary of the birth of the United States of America, Barry Spector invites... Continue
By Anna Pier The current exhibit at the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art (SVMA) showcases remarkable and remarkably different bodies of work by two northern California artists. Each unique and compelling exhibit is a reflection of the artist's lived experience, translated through their medium –... Continue
KQED Films at Mill, Sonoma Eats Returns, El Fuoco departs, Native Sons BBQ, Spread Makes Top 100, SMASHburgers Everywhere, PRIDE Comes Back to General’s Daughter “Check, Please!” films at The Mill Leslie Sbrocco’s KQED program, “Check, Please!” films Friday, June 5 at The Mill in... Continue
Enjoy the unforgettable conversations with some of today’s most celebrated writers and thought leaders, including Rick Atkinson, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Maria Semple, Billy Collins, Dave Barry, plus 20 more authors and thought leaders in science, technology, and medicine. From history and current... Continue
Sonoma Water board has approved wholesale water rate adjustment for fiscal year 2026-27. Sonoma Aqueduct customers (Valley of the Moon and City of Sonoma) will pay 8.72 percent more for water. The Board of Directors of Sonoma Water on Tuesday approved a wholesale water rate... Continue
Sonoma Valley has some of the finest agricultural land in the world, and it has fed people for thousands of years. Today, agriculture remains a mainstay of our economy and lifestyle, and no better expression of the latter exists than our local farmers markets. Many... Continue