No thanks for donors; restaurant tidbits; and ‘common sense’ for PG&E

The Chinese pagoda tribute proposed for Sonoma’s Depot Park has run into a brick wall. Specifically, bricks engraved with the names of donors to the Ting project, an idea rejected by the City Council. The Sonoma Sister City committee behind the project looked to honor... Continue

Under the Sun: Deputy Eric Smith, school resource officer

How do the students at Sonoma Valley High relate to the “cop on campus”? I get different reactions. Some of the kids relate to me, want to engage with me. Others get quiet when I’m around. This is my fourth year on campus, so I... Continue

SV Hospital confronts ‘destructive’ social media comments

A recent rash of social media attacks against Sonoma Valley Hospital are untrue and destructive, according to Board Chair Joshua Rymer. Among the false claims: the hospital is badly managed; employees are unhappy; and CEO Kelly Mather is overpaid. “None of these are true,” he... Continue

Long delays on Arnold Dr. starting Wednesday

Crews will begin paving work on Arnold Drive, between Madrone Road and Boyes Blvd on Wednesday, August 21. "Long delays are expected," according to the County. Continue

Red, white and rock

The unstoppable cover band and rock and roll party machine that is Wonder Bread 5 brings it’s high-energy road show to the annual Red & White Ball, Saturday, August 24, on Sonoma Plaza. The preceding dinner ($225, to benefit the Sonoma Valley Education Foundation) is... Continue

Where in Sonoma?

Can you I.D. where this photo was taken? Hint: you might need a cup of coffee. Look for the answer in the next issue of The Sun, hitting the streets on Thursday, August 22. Continue

County’s first emergency evac drill: Cavedale Road

Sonoma Valley's Cavedale-Trinity community, identified as a high-risk area with limited access, will be the site of the County's first evacuation drill. The voluntary drill will take place on Saturday, August 24 from 8 to 10 a.m, and is part of a larger County effort to... Continue

Sonoma City Council says no to internment camps

[caption id="attachment_97305" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Photo of a protest on Sonoma Plaza in June[/caption] At Monday night's meeting, Sonoma's City Council unanimously approved a resolution calling for the disbanding of internment camps for asylum-seeking refugees. Though the City of Sonoma has no jurisdiction over national immigration... Continue

Council must allow donor recognition on city property

The Sonoma City Council will be considering a proposal to eliminate donor recognition at city property. The issue has come before the council as a consequence of donor bricks having been sold by the Sonoma Sister Cities, Penglai Committee to raise money to construct and... Continue

Sonoma man dies in solo car crash

A Sonoma man was killed when his car went off Napa Road and hit a concrete culvert. Gerick Raju, 50, was pronounced dead on the scene, near Eighth Street East, just after midnight on August 19. Raju’s 2012 Nissan Rogue was heading west when it... Continue

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