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Sonoma Developmental Center. What’s the deal?

The State of California recently announced that it had selected the team to redevelop the SDC campus, two firms which together will transform roughly 180 acres of the existing campus into housing, retail elements, and a hotel. But is it a done deal? When The... Continue

The other London: In appreciation of Charmian

By Jonathan Farrell -- When taking a walk around the grounds at Jack London State Historic Park in Glen Ellen it’s easy to be awestruck by the natural beauty of what was once the famous author’s home. Yet what few people know is that behind... Continue

Sonoma Valley Nonprofit News

New on the scene: the Center for People Power/Centro del Poder Popular (CPP), a space dedicated to advancing grassroots activism in the North Bay. Located at 18346 Sonoma Hwy. in Boyes Hot Springs, the space will be run by activists committed to struggling against all... Continue

Life Tribute for Robert Eugene Berner

Robert Eugene Berner, also known as “Berner,” passed away peacefully on March 1, 2023. He was born on August 12, 1932, to Fred and Evelyn Berner in Orlando, Florida. His grandparents, both graduates from the Chicago Art Institute, encouraged his natural talents to draw and... Continue

State sells Sonoma Developmental Center

The State of California announced on Monday that it has chosen the development team of The Grupe Company and Rogal & Partners to purchase and redevelop the Sonoma Developmental Center. The sale price and other terms of the deal were not announced in a statement... Continue

Why we need to talk about men’s mental health 

By Cindy Sutton | Hanna Center -- From a very young age, men are told they must be strong. Boys are often raised within very specific conceptual frameworks regarding gender roles. Whether implicit or explicit, social  constructs define norms and expectations regarding personality traits, behaviors,... Continue

Under the Sun: Aiko-Sophie Ezaki, aspiring nonprofit leader

Just returning from a meet-and-greet with the Board of Directors of the Community Foundation of Sonoma County, 39-year-old Aiko-Sophie Ezaki spoke with the Sun's Anna Pier about her path in the nonprofit world. You have just joined the Board of Directors of the Community Foundation. ... Continue