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
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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
The skeptical among us never bought the idea that the future of the Sonoma Developmental Center would take public opinion into account. Years and years of meetings, ‘public input,’ citizen committees, surveys… and for what? A plan that ChatGPT could have cranked out on... Continue
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
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
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
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
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
A bench honoring poet Ada Limón was dedicated on August 18 in front of Readers’ Books, the Sonoma bookstore where the future Poet Laureate of the United States worked while attending Sonoma Valley High School. Limón attended the event, which included speeches from City of Sonoma... Continue
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
