Did you know that State Senator Bill Dodd, whose district includes the City of Sonoma, will not be running for re-election in 2024 due to term limits? At the Sonoma Valley Democrats virtual July General Meeting on Monday, July 24th at 6:30pm, there will be... Continue

The man who shot at Sonoma County Sheriff’s Deputy on a downtown Sonoma street in October has received 21 years in state prison.  Nathan James Smart, 44, of Sonoma, fired a homemade zip gun at Deputy Justin Clayton. He missed, but was in turn fired... Continue

Pets Lifeline (PLL) has announced the addition of an experienced Development Team, with Jody Purdom as Development Director and Mary Serafini as Events and Marketing Coordinator.  The “Dynamic Duo Development Team” will take fundraising for the Animal Resource Center into its next phase of growth,... Continue

The Sonoma Valley Sun’s inquiring photographer walks through town and asks people (locals and tourists alike) fun questions about themselves and the Valley! Question: What is your favorite, most scenic setting in Sonoma Valley? -- asked on Sonoma Plaza My favorite spot is where I... Continue

Sonoma County has banned outdoor burning. Unfortunately that does not include humans exposed to 100-plus temperatures. Earlier this year, the County updated its regulations regarding cooling centers, the centralized places to go to escape from brutal heat. (In the past, that would likely be the... Continue

The next person to be honored as part of the “Celebrate Sonoma” program will be Ken Brown who is being recognized for his exceptional service and dedicated leadership as a former Mayor and Councilmember of the City of Sonoma. The Sonoma City Council will recognize... Continue

The Rotary Club of Sonoma Valley has named Jim Carruthers as club president for its 2023-2024 Rotary year. Carruthers joined the club in 2017 and has previously led the club’s community service and governance committees. “Leading our community grants process for the past few years... Continue