After a 41-year career as a Sonoma city staffer, the multi-talented Wayne Wirick will step down at the end of the year.  First hired in 1976, Wirick served in various key roles over the years, including volunteer firefighter, Building Inspector, Interim Public Works Director, Acting... Continue

Jack London State Historic Park kicks off the new year with its 11th annual First Day Hike on January 1, 2024.  The trek can be either a personal challenge to make it to the park summit (and a great photo op) or the first step... Continue

The Board of Directors of Pets Lifeline, Sonoma  Valley’s only Animal Resource Center, today announced the appointment of Olivia Kristiansen as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 2, 2024. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in the nonprofit's mission to protect and improve... Continue

Christmas has a CEO, her name is Mrs. Claus and she delighted all those gathered at The General’s Daughter on December 9 for a Teddy Bear Tea. The interior of the historic Vallejo family mansion on West Spain Street was all decorated with a holiday... Continue

From The Sun archives -- Ever wonder why Santa Claus is dressed in a red and white outfit and drives a sleigh that flies through the air pulled by reindeer? The origins of this imagery have nothing whatsoever to do with Christmas and everything to... Continue

By David Bolling | For The Sun Not long ago I fell asleep in my living room while innocently driving a small hole into the beating heart of the Sebastiani Theatre. There was particular irony in that act because I sit on the board of... Continue

  By Jonathan Farrell -- Business was busy and “brisket” this week at the newly opened Sourdough & Co. sandwich shop at Sonoma’s Marketplace Shopping Center. One of the many sandwiches offered is a beef brisket on fresh baked bread. In fact, the bread is... Continue

The inaugural Sonoma County Arts Educator of the Year Award recognizes significant contributions to arts education. This new award seeks to honor professional arts educators working with the K-12 population over an extended period of time including, but not limited to, arts and classroom teachers... Continue