By Jonah Raskin | Sun Grown As always there's both good news and bad news to the story. In the world of weed, the good news is that this year small farmers have harvested some of their best crop ever in terms of quality. The... Continue
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A Day in the Life – Sonoma Valley in Photographs The Sun’s next issue will be our annual all-photo edition. What’s a typical day in the Valley look like? Picture it! Share your photos taken on Friday, November 11. Work, play, school, on the town…... Continue
By Angela Ryan -- As we enter the fourth month of the 2022-23 school year, I think any parent, educator, or student would agree that the long-awaited return of near-normalcy at our schools has finally arrived, and it’s thrilling, to say the least. The grind... Continue
Nature for Sale: The Quest for the Preservation of Sonoma Mountain -- By Will Shonbrun -- We speak of nature as though it were something outside and apart from us. In this false and egocentric perception, we distance and disconnect ourselves from reality. The plain... Continue
Nikita Ducarroz, the Olympic medalist who grew up in Glen Ellen, will compete in the BMX Freestyle World Championships in less than a month. While the Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist is considered a medal hope, her story of mental health gives hope to others. The... Continue
This is from the book, A Tale of Two Valleys by Alan Deutschman, published in 2003. “Beyond the working-class haven of the west side came the Springs, which were once known for their natural hot-springs resorts for day-tripping city folks. Long ago the waters dried... Continue
With the release of a Municipal Services Report (MSR) from LAFCO (Local Agency Formation Commission), a county body made up of political appointees that must approve the creation or expansion of municipalities and special districts, the subject of annexations is once again before the City... Continue
As CEO of the Sonoma-based nonprofit After The Fire USA, Thompson, influenced by the 2017 wildfires, is a leader in the emerging field of megafire disasters across the American West. Her path to leadership took several turns: she was a high school dropout, a homeless... Continue
By Cameron Safarloo -- Since 1945, Hanna has welcomed more than 4,000 youth in need from Sonoma County, Northern California, and beyond. Building on Hanna’s 75-year heritage, we are turning a page and embarking on an exciting new chapter. As CEO, I am championing our... Continue
Adding to Sonoma Valley’s stock of Affordable Housing is driving the rush to build out the Sonoma Developmental Center land. Up to 1,000 units are mentioned in the county’s plan, with the majority “designed for the Missing Middle” segment of wage earners. Unfortunately that term... Continue