Under a new initiative to boost the Covid-ravaged economy, the Sonoma Valley Rotary Foundation will award up to $100,000 in small grants to small local businesses. The foundation distribute up to $100,000 in total grants, with $50,000 raised by Rotary Club of Sonoma Valley and Rotary... Continue

When does an outdoor restaurant tent cease being Covid-safe? When it has more than one side closed in.  With restaurants and pubs expanding into the street and adding walls and roofs, Sonoma County has issued guidelines for dining spaces that think they're banquet rooms. The... Continue

The pedestrian killed crossing a Sonoma street Tuesday morning has been identified as Raymond Carrillo, 78, of Sonoma. Carrillo was crossing Verano Avenue near the Sonoma Highway intersection at 6:22 a.m. when was hit by a 2012 Honda. He died at the scene, the CHP said.... Continue

Lots of coffee joints make a version of the PSL, but our panel of experts (as in, regular people who like coffee) made it a two-cup contest between corporate powers Starbucks and Peet’s. Unfortunately both entries tied for second place. Turns out the seasonal marketing... Continue

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Recent rain, cooler temperatures, and those spectacular fall colors are welcome signs that fire season is nearly behind us and the holiday season is ahead. Of course, as with so many other things in 2020, the holiday season will look different this year as gatherings,... Continue

The call is out to help a young student stay engaged in learning by donating a new read-aloud book to Sonoma Valley elementary schools. Teachers have picked 24 very special read-aloud books they’d like to share with their students in the virtual classroom. These books... Continue

A new limited Stay at Home Order -- a general ban on late-night public movement and travel -- goes into effect Saturday night. The curfew applies between 10 p.m and 5 a.m. in the state's purple (worst) tier, which includes Sonoma County and most others in the... Continue

As many people have been cooking at home more than ever, The Sun saw a great opportunity to introduce a new monthly recipe section that focuses on recipes and stories from around Sonoma Valley. By Leslie Nicholson | Sonoma Valley Sun The roots of our... Continue