Review: ‘Sylvia’ shines at Sonoma Arts Live

By Barry Willis A rambunctious dog drives a wedge between a couple of empty-nesters in Sylvia at Sonoma Arts Live through February 18. Melody Payne delights and astounds as the lovable stray dog whose name gives the title to A.R. Gurney’s sweet story. David Shirk is perfectly cast... Continue

The cookies are coming!

Pass the milk -- Girl Scouts cookie season is here. The original pop-up businesses, the in-person cookie booths will start appearing in Sonoma Valley on February 11. There’s even a Cookie Locator to find when and where. The line-up: Thin Mints, Trefoils, Samoas, Tagalongs, Do-Si-Dos,... Continue

Incompetence and delay from State Parks

As a lifelong resident of the Sonoma Valley and a volunteer docent at the Jack London State Historic Park, I am deeply disappointed with the failure of the State Parks Department to complete the CEQA report (triggered by the Retired State Rangers suit) in a... Continue

Volunteer Spotlight: Linda Odetto

“I like to volunteer at Sonoma Community Center because it has a long history of community engagement,” says Linda Odetto. “I have always felt welcome here. There is a place for everyone, and it’s a great place to meet new people from all over Sonoma... Continue

Editorial: Government as a business enterprise

Government is not a business; its purpose is not to make a profit, but to further the aim of creating a good society. What constitutes a good society is a matter of varying opinion, but in America it usually shows as (a), protecting private property... Continue

Sonoma Valley nonprofit news

Pets Lifeline was awarded Nonprofit of the Year from the Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce at the State of the Valley event on January 5. Since 1987, the PLL organization has been dedicated to protecting animal lives through sheltering and adoption, humane education and community... Continue

Sun on the Street: Your scariest thing ever

What is the scariest thing you've ever done? Karin, Sonoma Probably the scariest thing I’ve ever done was have children. Raising them in a world where you want them to be socially conscious and contribute to the community is a big responsibility. I have... Continue

Plaza protest; petition drive for SDC; changes at The Haven; and more

When Ken Mattson and his Sonoma Cheese Factory (one of his some 80+ real estate holdings in Sonoma Valley) threw an open house schmoozer for Plaza business neighbors, the protestors outnumbered the guests. The January 30th action was organized by Wake Up Sonoma, a community... Continue

Protesters to Mattson: What’s the plan?

In December, employees of the Lefever/Mattson owned Cheese Factory visited the plaza merchants bearing champagne to invite them to a January 30 “Block Party. We happened to find out about it while shopping at a local merchant. On Lefever/Mattson owned websites: Sonoma’s Best and Sip... Continue

A movement, not a moment: Chesa Boudin live in Sonoma

Chesa Boudin’s story is one of politics – restorative, progressive, and deeply personal. The documentary Beyond Bars: It’s a Movement, Not a Moment traces the life of the former San Francisco district attorney and his parents, Cathy Boudin and David Gilbert, who as founders... Continue

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