Saint Francis Solano School students unfurl a giant American flag in preparation for the school's annual 9/11 Tribute. The school has recognized the day for the past 17 years with prayers, music and planting flags in the front lawn. Members of local VFW and America... Continue

Love, and the smell of caramel macchiato, were in the air one recent Sunday morning as Sonoma newlyweds visited Dutch Bros. for a post-ceremony beverage. She in wedding dress, he in tux, the couple began their honeymoon with a visit to their favorite coffee joint... Continue

Save the dates — all of them — for the The Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival, the 122nd annual seasonal celebration with fun-filled activities all weekend long. From September 27-29, the Sonoma Plaza will be filled with music, food, wine and art, including the... Continue

What the state now calls “the property of the former Sonoma Developmental Center” shows signs of the closure. While the campus remains accessible to the public, specifically pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles in non-prohibited areas, sections of the campus, like this cul du sac on the... Continue

Can you ID where this photo was taken? Answer is in the current print issue of The Sonoma Valley Sun. Continue

The Sun’s Sarah Ford recently sat down with the new principal of Sonoma Valley High School, Alberto Solorzano, to see how his first weeks went, and ask about what lies ahead.  Tell us a little about your background. I grew up in Union City, and... Continue

[caption id="attachment_97523" align="aligncenter" width="420"] From Sonoma Splash, an early rendering of a proposed outdoor pool for the Verano property.[/caption] Having sold the Verano Avenue land initially proposed for the project, the nonprofit Sonoma Splash is now focused on bringing a community pool to Sonoma Valley... Continue

Jon Early wanted to, still wants to, open a cannabis dispensary in Sonoma. Such a business is of course legal in California. But when exploratory talks with city officials went nowhere, he formed Sonoma Citizens For Local Access, and hired an expert (not cheap) to... Continue