What really happens after the shopkeeper locks up? Dolls and toys come to exuberant life as the Sonoma Conservatory of Dance presents the enchanting tale, first performed as La Boutique Fantasque with music by Ottorino Resphighi, in 1919 London. Here, with matinee shows December 14-15,... Continue
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A tradition since 1986, the downtown buildings of Sonoma State Historic Park will be open, festively lit, and free to visitors on December 14 for the annual Christmas at the Mission event from 4 to 8 p.m. Refreshments of cookies, cocoa and coffee will beckon... Continue
The union representing Safeway workers has recommended a strike over wages and other issues, with the results of a member vote to be announced December 13. "Safeway’s latest wage proposal continues to be an insult," according to The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union.... Continue
Transforming or re-designing your garden can be an exciting project. Been tired lately of the same routine and garden scenery? Do you want your garden to look more lively and colorful? There are actually so many things you can do to transform your garden into... Continue
By Sarah Ford | Sun school reporter Sonoma Valley High sophomore Sandra Hagstrom recently returned from an eye-opening two-week trip to the African nation of Rwanda, where she was part of a group representing Gardens for Health, a nonprofit that promotes nutrition and gardening in... Continue
By Stephanie Hiller | Special to The Sun Youth often sees with a clear eye through the murky fog to which the older generation has become inured during years of adjustment to the frailty of the human condition. In our day, it was the... Continue
The City of Sonoma has named Travis Wagner, an expert in environment planning and policy, as its first Sustainability Coordinator. Wagner environmental consultant for 14 years working primarily to support municipal, hazardous, and radioactive waste planning and policy for the US Environmental Protection Agency, US... Continue
It's not easy knowing what to believe in this "post truth" era. Between news, gossip, and just plain bullshit circulating on mainstream and social media, learning the truth has become a scavenger hunt. News, seemingly once reliable, has become suspect. The rise of propaganda machines... Continue
Santa Claus is coming to town — on Friday night, December 6, to be specific. Motoring up Broadway on a vintage fire truck decked with Christmas lights, the bearded one makes his traditional visit to Sonoma City Hall about 5:30 p.m. to mingle with admirers... Continue
On National Philanthropy Day, November 15, Sandy Drew was honored as the Outstanding Fundraising Professional in the Bay area. The Sun’s Anna Pier sat down with Sandy to learn about her and her professional and volunteer work. When you accepted the award you observed, “No... Continue