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48 Sonoma teens, ready to work

Forty-eight Sonoma teenagers earned certificates from Teen Services Sonoma, a five-week course teaching the skills needed for getting that first paying job. Becky Jo Peterson, Teen Services Sonoma executive director, welcomed teens, family members, staff, board members and friends to celebrate the accomplishment at an... Continue

November 15 is photo day!

[caption id="attachment_98728" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Smile, Sonoma![/caption] Friday, November 15 is Photo Day, the 24-hours when we take, collect and assemble candid local pictures for The Sun’s annual all-photo issue of Nov. 21. It’s ‘A Day in Sonoma’s Life,’ and we need your help snapping pics... Continue

Avoid the holiday emotional roller-coaster

It’s almost the holiday season once again. How you perceive the season depends much upon your history with it. Were your childhood holidays joyous and fun-filled? Or are they a reminder of family dysfunction and strife? Do you associate the holidays with loved ones around... Continue

Out west: the return of Country music’s first gay artist 

The world of 1973 wasn’t ready for the first openly gay country album, Lavender Country, from Patrick Haggerty. But the 2014 reissue, and a follow-up with tunes like Gay Bar Blues and Stand on Your Man, have brought the outspoken songwriter growing mainstream acclaim.  Gay... Continue

It’s time to make PG&E a public utility

Here in Northern California, we are getting adapted to the new normal of an annual fall firestorm season. I have developed an instinct for sensing the impending signs of the witching season: bone-dry air, balmy temperatures, and the dreaded high winds. This cycle has existed... Continue

5 Reasons Why It’s a Good Thing to Sell International Brands

Globalization has fractured all international barriers, allowing the maximum exchange of products, knowledge, services, and relations. With the increasing demand for imported goods and international brands among consumers, the trade continues to grow. There are a couple of reasons why you should focus on selling... Continue

How can we move forward together?

By Maite Iturri -- The Sonoma Valley community is resilient, compassionate, and generous. When challenges present themselves so do opportunities. The recent events in our community and county highlighted the fragile circumstances so many in our community face daily. Power outages, lost wages, and school... Continue

Habitat for Humanity pitches Sonoma project

By Dave Ransom | For The Sun A nonprofit initiative would bring 60 to 65 “self-help affordable home ownership” residences to 6.5 acres of land on Napa Road under a plan introduced by Habitat for Humanity. The plan, not yet formally proposed to planning agencies,... Continue

Are underground power lines the answer?

I would like an objective and comprehensive study to determine if in the long run, undergrounding power lines is cost effective. If the payback period were let’s say 20 years, would this work? If this question were asked in 2016, probably not. However, with the... Continue

Saluting all military veterans

The service of all U.S. military veterans is saluted with the annual Veterans Day observance on Monday, November 11, at the Veterans Memorial Building in Sonoma. The event, presented by Sonoma Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1943, American Legion Post 489 and AMVETRS Post 55,... Continue
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