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Democracy in action at El Verano community forum

By Anna Pier A  January 29 forum brought together over 85 El Verano community members to identify needs, the first step in setting a vision for the new decade. Maite Iturri, principal of El Verano School, opened the gathering with praise for the community which... Continue

In the Studio with Christine MacDonald

By Jackie Lee | Sun Fine Arts Visitors to Christine MacDonald’s studio may be astonished to meet the shy, petite woman with the brogue of a Scottish lass; she is, after all, the painter of very large canvases that require quite a lot of muscle... Continue

Exit stage right — as in, New York City — for Transcendence Theatre exec

[caption id="attachment_99915" align="aligncenter" width="200"] Photo by Arthur Cohen[/caption] Stephan Stubbins, co-executive director and chief marketing officer of Transcendence Theatre Company, has announced he will step down from his role in February. Stubbins married Broadway actress Libby Servais, one of Transcendence’s performers, in August of last... Continue

Cell towers, new SVHS football coach, and more

Sonoma’s Planning Commission approved three small cell towers in commercial zone locations within city limits. Basically, it had to: federal laws – heavily weighted in favor of the carriers – don’t give local governments much choice in the matter, except for the category of “aesthetics”.... Continue

Where in Sonoma?

Do you know where this photo was taken? Look in the Jan. 30 of The Sun to check your answer! Continue

Embodying the ‘Pulse’ of Sonoma Valley’s philanthropic community

The Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation has announced that Nancy Cline and Yong Liu, MD (above left) and Nancy Cline will receive the organization’s Pulse Award, given each year to recognize outstanding Sonoma Valley women who have made significant contributions to the community through their volunteerism,... Continue

Oops, yikes, ouch!

A truck hauling debris from a home demolition cut the corner too tight Friday morning, smacking into a pole at the corner of Patten and Fifth Street East. Continue

Local film and filmmaker feted in D.C.

[caption id="attachment_99823" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Congressional Wine Caucus Co-chairs Rep. Mike Thompson greets Sonoma filmmaker Julie Morrison at a D.C. screening of her documentary film.[/caption] Call of the Valley: The Enduring Lure of Sonoma, the unique historical documentary film about Sonoma Valley, has traveled to Capitol... Continue

‘Enchanted April’ shines at Andrews Hall

Sonoma Arts Live opens its 2020 theater season with Enchanted April, a comedy of manners with three women at a sun-drenched Italian castle, and the wisteria is not the only thing in bloom. The show runs January 25 through February 9 on the Rotary Stage... Continue