By Cat Smith -- In December 1996, I attended a matinee of Scream during opening weekend. Living in San Diego at the time, I had heard it was filmed in Sonoma. The Sonoma Community Center graced the big screen as Woodsboro High.  I was excited... Continue

Dia de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a festive and colorful holiday to celebrate our loved ones who have passed on. Making an altar (or ofrenda as it’s called in Spanish) for the occasion is a way for you to honor the... Continue

The environmental attorney leading the lawsuit to halt the Sonoma Developmental Center project, Janis Watkins, is among the panelists who will discuss the issue in a Zoom meeting on Monday, October 23. Hosted at 8pm by the Sonoma Valley Democrats, the panel will be moderated... Continue

By George Webber -- Born and raised in Sonoma, 75-year-old Tommy Thomsen is a music superstar. Inducted into multiple Western Swing Halls of Fame, Tommy has the presence of a rock star, a deep gravelly voice, and an encyclopedic recall of his extraordinary life.  Tommy... Continue

It’s Fall. Why is this season so special to you?   Claudia, Romania The changing colors of the leaves. They are pretty.  My Dad’s birthday is coming up. He is turning 60 and I’m going to Michigan for that. I also look forward to pumpkin... Continue

Don’t you hate hate speech? A few weeks ago, antisemitic propaganda was spread through several Sonoma Valley neighborhoods. Anonymous flyers, dropped by night. The vile message prompted outrage, and a unified response — see page 5… The Sun is what we call a hyper-local community... Continue

For the first time in its storied history, the Shir Shalom Hebrew School will admit non-Jewish students, a move to promote interfaith understanding while combating antisemitism.  "We believe that education is the most powerful tool in eradicating hatred and prejudice," Rabbi Steve Finley said about... Continue