School Board names Dunbar, SVHS grad as new trustee

Glen Ellen resident Catalina Wetzel has been appointed to the Sonoma Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees as the representative of the Dunbar attendance area. She replaces Nicole Abate Ducarroz. “As a long-time Latina business and community member who also attended Sonoma public schools,... Continue

Honoring the Valley’s Star volunteers

Three dozen of Sonoma Valley’s most active and valuable community volunteers were honored at the Sonoma Valley Fund’s annual Star Volunteer Awards ceremony on October 6 at Hanna Boys Center. Each Star Volunteer was presented with a trophy and a certificate from Supervisor Susan Gorin.... Continue

Julie Atwood is ready for the next disaster. Are you?

Glen Ellen rancher, event planner, animal safety advocate, and self-described “disaster lady” – the Sun’s Anna Pier catches up with the whirlwind that is Julie Atwood. You are “the disaster lady.” Yes, I’m the downer. But I am so convinced of the importance of preparedness,... Continue

Saying yes to the better-dressed

[caption id="attachment_98077" align="alignright" width="200"] Joelle Smith[/caption] As the founder of SHEnoma, an all-volunteer team that matches donated clothes with teenagers who need a little fashion savvy to make a good first job impression, Joelle Smith didn’t mind when one of her young clients ran out... Continue

Small town, big heart

Food booths, vendors, a kids arcade, pony rides, live music, the famous community quilt and a parade longer than the town itself? Charm, community spirit and tradition mark the annual Glen Ellen Village Fair, on Sunday, October 13, noon to 5 p.m. This year’s theme... Continue

Power shutoff confirmed for Sonoma County by PG&E

A message from the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office sent at 2:25 p.m. today, 10/8: PG&E is shutting off power through much of Sonoma County starting at midnight tonight. Power will be shut off in all or portions of Santa Rosa, Sonoma, Petaluma, Healdsburg, Cloverdale, Glen... Continue

PGE warns of massive power outages during impending ‘wind event’

Based on a forecast of high winds on Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 9-10, PG&E may begin implementing a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) to more than 600,000 customers across portions of nearly 30 northern, central, coastal and Bay Area counties. PG&E anticipates a "significant wind... Continue

SV schools prepare to close during power outage

Sonoma Valley schools will close if PG&E cuts power during a period of high winds predicted for Wednesday and Thursday. District Superintendent Socorro Shiels today released this statement: "As you may be aware, PG & E is predicting a potential power shut off tonight for... Continue

County to hold observances on Wildfires anniversary

The County of Sonoma invites community members to gather to observe the two-year anniversary of the Sonoma Complex Fires at a brief ceremony at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 in Courthouse Square in Downtown Santa Rosa. The gathering will include a moment of... Continue

Alien concepts: the UFO lecture series

One way to earn the nickname UFO Jim is to investigate alien sightings for 45 years. Another is to take a birthday trip to Area 51 and be detained by ‘camouflage dudes.’ Yes, Jim Ledwith has seen a few things. And in his upcoming UFO... Continue

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