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Why California wineries are embracing fire to avoid disaster

The California wine industry has been rocked by years of destructive wildfires. Now, it’s working to adapt before the next big one ignites.  By Julie Tremaine | Modern Farmer If you’ve perused a selection of California wines recently, you might have noticed something strange. There are... Continue

Sonoma Valley nonprofit news

August 1, 2023 -- The Sebastiani Theatre Foundation has welcomed three new creative talents to its board of directors. David Bolling, Conor Hagan, and Tanner Wale will help the theater diversify live programming while expanding its marketing to larger audiences, according to Jocelyn Vick, board... Continue

Under the Sun: Penny Byrd, Popo the Clown

After 42 years in costume, Penny Byrd – a.k.a. Popo the Clown – will retire after the Tuesday Night Farmers Market on August 8, where she will be honored. Here she talks with The Sun’s Anna Pier about her start, life as a beloved clown... Continue

SV Housing Group to school board: focus and collaborate

Focus on students should be the most important part of school board issues. Regrettably, the focus on the kids of Sonoma Valley was lost during the recent recall signature drive. The Sonoma Valley Housing Group has advocated for the issues of housing and social equity... Continue

Sun on the Street: Dog names

Our inquiring photographer walks through Sonoma and asks locals and tourists alike fun questions about themselves and the town!  Question: What is the name of your dog and why did you choose that name?  Carey Atwood, Sonoma:  My dog is Buddy.  He is two years... Continue

Under the Sun: Francisco Kilgore, aspiring journalist

Aspiring journalist, nonprofit worker, and local radio host, the people-curious Kilgore will attend the Columbia School of Journalism this fall. The Sun’s Anna Pier checks in. How did you get into interviewing people?   For my senior thesis in anthropology at George Washington University on... Continue

Sonoma’s Mental Health Hub names clinical director

Hanna Center announced the selection of its new Clinical Director of the Community Mental Health Hub at Hanna, Noeli Cardenas Zamora, M.A. LMFT. “Noeli’s extensive experience in many aspects of the mental health field and her deep commitment to helping those most vulnerable in our... Continue

Fairmont Sonoma workers go to Paris to appeal to French CEO

Employees at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, a property operated by the French hotel giant Accor, traveled from Sonoma to Paris to appeal for fair treatment in meetings with the Accor CEO, French politicians and local hotel workers Workers at Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn (and... Continue

A visit to Sidecar Juicebar in Sonoma

By Jonathan Farrell -- With over 30 beverages to offer, Sidecar Juicebar is directly across the alleyway from Murphy’s Pub. Whether it’s something made with greens such as “KaleKenny” or an elixir called “Cork Cloud” Sidecar Juicebar has more selections than Ireland has counties. Offering... Continue
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