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Heartache and redemption, with dessert 

The tribute stage show Johnny and June Forever is “the greatest love story ever sung,” albeit with a bit of a twang, as Danny Evans and Essence Goldman share a passionate homage to musical greats Johnny Cash and June Carter, who were married for 35... Continue

Reader opinion: The case for Accessory Dwelling Units 

I have spent most of my 90 years in the pursuit of protecting our natural environment. Larry Barnett is an ally, who has done wonderful work on the Urban Growth Boundary. He is an involved citizen, dedicated long-term mayor, and knowledgeable planner, but I believe... Continue

Local legislators address housing crisis

Plans could include the empty dormitories at the Sonoma Developmental Center By Dave Ransom Recent developments in Sacramento could bring significant changes to Sonoma Valley neighborhoods and perhaps alleviate the county’s homeless crisis. Governor Gavin Newsom has announced he will issue an executive order enabling... Continue

Sexual assault on Sonoma bike path, suspect in custody

The man who allegedly attacked a teenager on the Sonoma Bike Path was apprehended Saturday, two days after grabbing the girl and exposing himself before running off. Arrested  was Ruben Reyes-Gallardo of Sonoma, 29, for attempt rape, sexual battery, indecent exposure and violation of probation.... Continue

Isabella Rossellini’s Link Link Circus

With her Link Link Circus, the actress presents a live “theatricalized lecture” to Sonoma, a one woman, multiple animal show that played Off Broadway last year. The tour comes to Sonoma's Sebastiani Theatre on Saturday, February 8.  She calls it “a comedic yet scientifically informed... Continue

City of Sonoma ready to renew Urban Growth Boundary

[caption id="attachment_99980" align="aligncenter" width="420"] The current UGB[/caption] City Council, Planning Commission show unanimous support for 20-year renewal Opinion by By Teri Shore The City of Sonoma is moving forward to renew its existing Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) for another 20 years by placing a ballot... Continue

Sonoma’s Rwanda connection

  [caption id="attachment_99942" align="aligncenter" width="420"] A Sonoma contingent visiting Rwanda presents a check to support the Gardens for Health program.[/caption] There is a special humanitarian connection between Sonoma and Rwanda, a tiny African country still recovering from the effects of a brutal genocide that killed... Continue

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