Student writers, student flyer

Flying towards success By Nick Tuttle and Natalie Broderick | Sonoma Valley High School A major part of high school is discovering what captivates a student, and how they could apply that passion to a career. While many students have little idea of what they... Continue

Sup. Gorin: Winter storms, drought outlook, and emergency assistance

I have spent many a recent winter praying for rain, and this season, its finally came! Beginning in late December, we saw storm after storm pummel our state – sometimes you get more than what you asked for. Climate change has pushed our county into... Continue

SV Museum art talk: photographer Judy Dater

[caption id="attachment_126701" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Judy Dater, Self Portrait in the Rain, 1981[/caption] In conversation with Linda Keaton, executive director and chief curator, photographer Judy Dater will discuss her long artistic career and collaboration with Linda Keaton Dater shared an interest in portraiture with her mentor... Continue

County declares ‘shelter crisis’ — commits $3 million to emergency housing

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors voted today to approve a multi-step plan to address recurring homeless encampments, declaring a shelter crisis and authorizing the creation of up to two emergency housing sites for unsheltered people to camp. Overall, the $3 million plan approved by... Continue

A Springs Plaza — what’s our next move?

Often after speaking at a local government meetings, I hear, “Well that’s just your opinion, just anecdotal.” I consider myself a logical, observant person. I do my best, not to just make things up. I think this comes from my years as a business and... Continue

News and notes from Sonoma Valley nonprofits

Hanna Center is included in the State of California Department of Health Care Services’ recent $119-million funding cycle. The grant, one of 98 statewide, will support the capacity and infrastructure of Hanna’s new Community Mental Health Hub, scheduled to open to the public in May.... Continue

No wonder I wonder how I got here

Chapter 48: August 16, 1948 • Sonora ~ I was welcomed into the family two years after Mom’s first breakdown, though not by her. She didn’t want another child, she wanted out. As far as she was concerned, I was a fifth burden tacking on... Continue

Out of the cold and rain

Homeless Action Sonoma (HAS) continues to run a warming shelter in the old Community Cafe restaurant space on West Napa Street in Sonoma, serving 15-25 unhoused individuals a day, 60 overall. Volunteers offer on-site job readiness training, help with Social Security issues, pro bono help... Continue

Thompsons in DC; Planning Commission intrigue; super bet; and more

Jennifer Gray Thompson, CEO of Sonoma-based nonprofit After the Fire USA, attended President Biden’s State of the Union address as a guest of Rep. Mike Thompson (no relation). “She has been instrumental in helping fire survivors recover and rebuild,” said the Congressman. “Our district has... Continue

Jack London should have stuck to wine grapes

By Virginia Boone | Special to The Sun -- Famed author and world traveler Jack London thought eucalyptus would be good for Sonoma County; he was wrong. Sonoma County, like many regions, has had its share of get-rich-quick booms and busts, though when it comes... Continue

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