Controversial since it was first proposed in 2012, Kenwood Investment's downtown Hotel Project Sonoma has endured intense public scrutiny, undergone several design iterations and two major environmental studies, been halted by an appeal, and inspired a ballot measure regulating the size of new hotels within... Continue

Art is a universal language. It comes naturally, particularly to youngsters, but a little guidance and encouragement is always welcome. The Sonoma-based Transcendence Theatre Company has partnered with Dunbar Elementary and Sonoma Valley Unified School District for an innovative 12-week program, named Arts Integrated Curriculum,... Continue

Sonoma’s Depot Park Museum — itself an old train station — hosts the annual Model Train Show, weekends through December 22. Moving trains, authentically detailed, chug through miniature towns and farms, over bridges and through tunnels, and past teeny-tiny people and animals. 12-4 p.m. Fri-Sun.... Continue

Thursday, December 5: Sonoma Art Walk  Bundle up and stroll Sonoma Plaza as downtown Sonoma venues -- wine tasting rooms, retailers and restaurants on and around Sonoma Plaza --  host creative works tailored to the setting. Check out the holiday-themed windows along the way. 5:30-7:30... Continue

Welcome to The Sun’s annual tradition, our special all-photo issue. What does a typical day in the Valley look like? The following pictures, all shot on Friday, November 15, will give you some idea. Anna Pier took most of the pictures. Other contributors are credited... Continue

Effective February 3, Matt Leffert, will succeed Tjiska Van Wyk as executive director of Jack London Park Partners, the non-profit organization that manages Jack London State Historic Park in Glen Ellen. “I wanted the job from the first time I heard about it – the... Continue

The kitchen crew at Teen Services Sonoma is busy cooking up its holiday specialty -- homemade pies. One of the most loyal customers is local Realtor Christine Benson, at left, who ordered 66 of the pies for her 8th annual Pie Appreciation Party, coming up... Continue

By Jackie Lee | Sun Fine Arts Ron Zak is a WYSIWYG kind of person, What You See Is What You Get, someone who’s honest, not given to BS. With an infectious laugh and lighthearted style, he’s a typical bon vivant, refreshingly friendly and open.... Continue

Monday, November 25: Assemblymember Marc Levine State Assemblymember Marc Levine, who represents the City of Sonoma in Sacramento, speaks at the Sonoma Springs Community Hall, with Q and A to follow. Levine is critical of PG&E, and is calling for the appointment of a public administrator... Continue