SDC plan draws protest by hundreds

Over 250 locals showed up at noon March 10 to protest the proposed high-density development of the Sonoma Developmental Center campus, and to advocate for a community-driven plan. The state of California is in negotiation with developer Keith Rogal, LLC, whose Eldridge Renewal Plan includes... Continue

Montini Preserve burn dates

Notice of Upcoming Pile Burns Starting February 21, 2024 and continuing periodically through April, Sonoma Ecology Center in collaboration with the City of Sonoma will be conducting controlled pile burns at the Montini Open Space Preserve in Sonoma. While the park will remain open, some trails... Continue

Remembering Val Robichaud

It is with a heavy heart that I write in remembrance of Val Robichaud, Editor and Publisher of the Sonoma Valley Sun, who passed away on February 16th. Val began as a reporter for the Sun in 2009 before taking over and, in addition to... Continue

The Heart of The Sun

The other day I saw a post by Sarah Ford in Facebook, the words Sonoma VAL ley Sun inside a red heart. It was a fitting tribute to Val Robichaud our publisher at the Sun. Seeing it made my heart break once again and made... Continue

Gracias to Val Robichaud

With so much uncertainty these days, the passing of local publisher Val Robichaud and the possible discontinuance of his journalistic contribution to the community, the Sonoma Valley Sun newspaper, are distressing losses, both intellectual and emotional. Besides learning about local issues in the Sun’s news... Continue

Vallen Peter Robichaud 1957-2024

Vallen Peter Robichaud, age 66, Editor and Publisher of the Sonoma Valley Sun, suddenly and unexpectedly passed away on February 16, 2024 at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital. Val, as he was known by most everyone, was born on July 25, 1957 at Marin General Hospital. He... Continue

Our Valedictorian

“Snark if needed.” Those words often accompanied my column of “Snark Infested Waters” when I submitted it to Val Robichaud so he could decide whether to include it in the next issue of the Sonoma Valley Sun. The implication — expectation? — was that he... Continue

Dearest Val

March 2, 2024 Dearest Val, After all the years of wrestling with the challenges of keeping print alive, I am so deeply sad and lost to have you gone. Good God, you were the godfather of The Sun. I have waited to write - waited... Continue

Honoring Val: Supporting His Daughter Annie

As we reflect on Val’s legacy of service, our thoughts turn to his daughter, Annie, who is now faced with the immense challenge of navigating life without her parents’ guidance and support (Annie’s mom passed away last summer). Despite his own humility, Val would undoubtedly... Continue

Memories of Val Robichaud

I started writing for The Sun in 2005, while I was Mayor of Sonoma. I’d write a “Mayor’s” column once a month, and thereafter continued to write monthly. I offered to write a weekly column and have been writing a column for every edition since... Continue

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