At their annual goal setting meeting, the Sonoma City Council once again “reaffirmed its commitment to addressing housing affordability and availability in Sonoma.” For many years creating more affordable housing has been on the City Council’s list of goals, but not much has been done... Continue
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By Georgia Kelly Editor’s Note: While Georgia Kelly has committed much of her life to the admirable effort of promoting dialogue, discussion and citizen diplomacy to the cause of global peace, this article does not reflect the views of the Sonoma Valley Sun’s Editorial Board.... Continue
It happens when you hit the tip of your index finger hard with a hammer. It hurts like hell immediately, of course, and you know you’re in for trouble. Then it turns red and begins pulsating. The nail quickly gets discolored as blood seeps under... Continue
It will seem like spring never happened next week as we move into a period of summer-like temperatures. A high of 90 degrees is forecast for Friday, and the preceding days will be almost as hot. Get ready! Stay hydrated, check your irrigation systems, and... Continue
Wednesday, March 18th, Readers’ Books hosts Bill McNamara as he recites and discusses the poetry from his latest collection, Before Tomorrow. There will be a 5:30 reception followed by the reading at 6:00 p.m. Before Tomorrow is a unique collection of poems that follows a solitary man as he... Continue
by Nadia Lathan This article was originally published by CalMatters Not long after Steve Clarke found out there was a push to require voter ID at the polls, he began canvassing for signatures in Sacramento. Many of the residents he encountered were angry, Clarke said. He... Continue
Dr. Patrick Okolo anticipates opening his gastroenterology clinic in April, with endoscopy services expected to begin in May. This expansion will increase access to digestive health care and colorectal screening services for Sonoma Valley residents. Recognized for Quality Performance For the second consecutive year, Sonoma... Continue
Sonoma Valley Unified School District announced today that the Board of Trustees will place the topic of campus flag practices on the agenda for discussion at a Board meeting in June. The timing of the discussion will allow Superintendent Jason Sutter the opportunity to continue... Continue
Thursday, April 2nd, at 7:30 p.m., Readers’ Books hosts Ada Limón as she launches her newest work, Against Breaking: On the Power of Poetry. An extension of her final lecture as Poet Laureate, this slim but impactful book explores the importance of poetry and its... Continue
Zero Waste Sonoma is hosting a free HHW Collection Event for Sonoma County residents. Appointments are required, and the exact event location will be emailed to you with your confirmation. Date/Time: Tuesday, March 17, 2026 • 4:00–8:00 PM Appointment required: Schedule at least 24 hours in advance Capacity: Limited to 80 appointments/participants Email note: Comcast email... Continue