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What do you consider your greatest achievement? Susan Hoeffel, Sonoma I started out as a dancer. And then I became very much in the business world and was very into left-brain stuff.  When I retired, I chose to live in Sonoma. I had no idea... Continue

Under the Sun: Brad Surosky, theater impresario

Executive Director of Transcendence Theater Company Brad Surosky is excited to make his directorial debut September 7 when An Enchanted Evening opens at Beltane Ranch. The Sun's Anna Pier visited a rehearsal to talk with him about the new show, and how he and Amy... Continue

Pets Lifeline’s Nancy King to step down

Pets Lifeline has announced that Nancy King, Chief Executive Officer since 2010, will retire at the end of the year.  “It has been an honor to serve as CEO of Pets Lifeline for 15 years,” King said.  “I am proud of the work we have... Continue

First safety improvement made at Verano/Hwy. 12

The first phase of improving pedestrian safety at Sonoma Valley's most dangerous intersection is in place with the installation of solar street lights at two of the four corners of the Verano Avenue/Sonoma Highway intersection.  After numerous accidents over the years and three pedestrian deaths... Continue

Chase Street Bridge project ramps up

Work is stepping up on the Chase Street Bridge Replacement Project in Sonoma, as crews have poured a total of 171 cubic yards of concrete for the foundation and footings of the new bridge. To complete the project before rainy weather arrives, crews will now... Continue

The opening bell of the 2023 grape harvest

Listen, you can hear it... the 2023 Harvest Season is here. Join the Sonoma Valley Vintners and Growers Alliance (SVVGA) and the community at the Harvest Kickoff Bell Ringing Ceremony at the Mission San Francisco Solano de Sonoma to “Ring in” the 199th Sonoma Valley... Continue

In the garden of Monarchs

By Bonnie Brown | For The Sun -- The first Monarch butterflies have been seen winging their way southward to their eventual over-wintering sites along the California coast. Sonoma Valley is fortunate to be on their flyway.  There is hope that their numbers will be... Continue

Rotary Club of Sonoma Valley honors Tony Pisacane for community service

The Rotary Club of Sonoma Valley has recognized Tony Pisacane as a Paul Harris Fellow for his many contributions to Sonoma Valley. [caption id="attachment_130556" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Paul Harris Award presented to Tony Pisacane, at left, by club president Jim Carruthers.[/caption] Pisacane was recognized for his... Continue