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Staring Monday, you can go to the library. In a car, but still…

Beginning Monday, June 1, the Sonoma library will offer six-day-a-week curbside pickup for books, DVDs, CDs and other library materials.  The partial re-open applies to all five county library locations. “We are thrilled to be able to circulate library materials again,” said Sonoma County Library... Continue

Gorin responds to Sheriff’s stance on C-19 enforcement

In response to Sheriff Mark Essick's refusal to enforce the County's Covid-19 rules, Board of Supervisors Chair Susan Gorin posted this comment at 9:54 p.m. on May 29: "It is with disappointment that the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors found out today about the Sheriff's... Continue

Where in Sonoma?

Recognize this scene? The answer is in today's issue of The Sonoma Valley Sun, on the streets now. Look for us at newsracks in front of the Sonoma, El Verano and Springs post offices; Broadway Market; on the Plaza by Sebastiani Theatre and the old... Continue

How Sonoma Valley grocers are adapting

By Leslie Nicholson With grocery shopping being one of the few “outings” for most people in these days of shutdown, local grocers are carefully balancing the need for their customers to be confident that stores are safe and sanitary, while maintaining a friendly atmosphere. No... Continue

The opening of churches as the spreading of compassion

Sun Personal by Norma Barnett The political and cultural push these days for “opening” is about eating in restaurants, sending children back to school, having parties and political rallies, going to concerts and movie theaters. These are the activities that filled our lives before the... Continue

Open for business, kind of

Now that the C-19 reopening has begun, you can sit six feet away from your friends at an outdoor restaurant, drive 30 minutes to take a 20-minute walk, and attend a 99 person-or-less protest. Coming soon, if things continue to loosen up, haircuts and, thank... Continue

Art on the avenue

Outdoor art is springing up around Sonoma Valley, including this pop-up gallery along Highway 12 in the Springs, a show of 10 murals created by members of the Springs Creatives Group. Meanwhile, the Sonoma Valley Arts Task Force has mounted a three-site “Heart of Sonoma”... Continue

A European-style Sonoma Plaza

During this pause in our usual activities, many things that seemed unrealistic or impossible a few months ago are becoming more and more desirable today. One of the ideas that I advocated for a few years ago was probably not the right time. Now, I... Continue
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