Sonoma Valley nonprofit news

The playground at the 4Cs Sonoma Child Development Center, adjacent to Sassarini Elementary School in Sonoma, received a pop-up makeover thanks to a team of 50 volunteers. The June project was coordinated by Onyx, a service agency that works with corporations on team-building and service... Continue

Front office Stomper climbs the ladder

Anna Pier | Sonoma Sun -- Sonoma Stompers is announcing the promotion of current General Manager Eduardo "Eddie" Mora-Loera to president of the organization. A Stomper himself in 2015-18, Eddie was recruited at end of the season to be assistant manager of the team. He... Continue

Under the Sun: Christian Cameron, go-kart racer

Several years ago, Christian Cameron, now 13, left school and started doing an online home study program. This change provided him the freedom and flexibility to pursue his growing passion for racing go-karts – smaller, simpler versions of race cars. Christian has now traveled all... Continue

Hotel for sale; state money for local projects; new stage direction; and more

MacArthur Place Hotel & Spa is the site of much work and construction, particularly since the purchase of the vacant lot across the street on Broadway in Sonoma. The next addition is a For Sale sign. The owner, Lat33 Capital wants to move the... Continue

Thoughts on the Sonoma Mission bicentennial

By George Webber | For The Sun The first mass of the brand-new Franciscan Catholic Mission San Francisco de Solano occurred out by the present-day Cline Winery on July 4, 1823. During this 200th Anniversary year, what might a 200th event focusing on the Sonoma... Continue

A Veteran reflects on July 4

As we approach the commemoration of our nation's independence, we, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), would like to express our heartfelt gratitude and deep reflection on this significant occasion. This July 4th, as we gather with family and friends, let us remember the immense... Continue

Circling Montini

A new portion of trail on the Montini Preserve is now open, creating a complete loop through the hilly 98-year property that backdrops downtown Sonoma. The new connector creates a complete loop for the Valley of the Moon trail and allows hikers to enter through... Continue

Nancy Lasseter joins Jack London Park board of directors

Jack London Park Partners, the nonprofit organization that operates Jack London State Historic Park, has welcomed Nancy Lasseter to its Board of Directors. Lasseter moved to Sonoma County in 1993 and served as Founding Trustee for Sonoma Academy in 1999-2017 (she currently serves as Trustee... Continue

Sonoma Community Center finds its Muse

“Service is our passion," Kimberly and Simon Blattner are fond of saying. "We’re happiest not getting more, but giving more." There is a long list of organizations that have benefited from the Blattner’s selfless philanthropy, including Sonoma Valley Collaborative, Sonoma Valley Catalyst Fund, Sonoma Land... Continue

Smoke alert: managed burns in Sonoma Valley this weekend

Thirty-five acres of oak grassland along Highway 12 near Glen Ellen will undergo prescribed burning this weekend, a land management strategy that benefits the native habitat while reducing wildfire risk. It also sends a good deal of smoke into the air, but don't be alarmed. ... Continue

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