Meet the Sun’s summer intern

The Sun’s summer intern, Dean Szanyi, is a senior at Sonoma Valley High School (SVHS). He participated in all aspects of putting out the paper, from participating in Editorial Board meetings and proofing articles, to distributing papers and doing Sun on the Street interviews. The... Continue

A ‘jazz church’ set in a Sonoma Valley barn

Review by Nancy Briggs, Ph.D. It's oxymoronic that rising jazz stars may be veterans of the scene, but that's jazz for you. New Orleans native Kenny Washington (not to be mistaken with New York drummer), and Jeff Massanari (not "Jeff Maserati", as Kenny jokingly introduced... Continue

First grapes picked for 2019 Sonoma Valley harvest

The first grapes of the 2019 Sonoma Valley wine harvest came off the vine this morning -- or was it late last night? Promptly at midnight, picking of Pinot Noir grapes began at Sasaki Vineyards. The yield of about 15 tons is destined for sparkling... Continue

‘Muse’ event tips cowboy hat to Gary Edwards

[caption id="attachment_97246" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Gary Edwards, his two children, and his wife Ruth.[/caption] With its annual Muse gala, the Sonoma Community Center honored Gary Edwards for “his many years of inspired community service throughout the Sonoma Valley and beyond.” The Western-themed event was a nod... Continue

Summer program sparks reading skills

By Justin Cox | Student Reporter While many students across the school district were enjoying summer vacation, Prestwood School was serving as the home of the Summer Literacy Academy, a four-week program funded by the Sonoma Valley Education Foundation. It was designed to help... Continue

Western exposure

A notably nuanced John Wayne stars in The Searchers, the John Ford epic -- and nobody did the panoramic Western like John Ford. Great reviews upon its 1956 release, and enduring respect ever since; it’s one Martin Scorcese’s all-time Top 10 and the American Film... Continue

Bob Cannard’s crusade for a toxic-free California

By Jonah Raskin Crops begin with seeds and so do ideas. To thrive, they both need friendly environments and human beings who nurture them. Bob Cannard has been planting seeds and harvesting crops for the last four decades. So, it ought not to be surprising... Continue

Sun on the Street: What makes great customer service?

"It's very important that everyone feels acknowledged as soon as they walk through the door, greeting each patient with a smile and their name." -- Claudia Valencia, Office Coordinator, Sonoma Valley Hospital Hand and Physical Therapy "I treat my guests as I want to... Continue

Slime in the mailbox, flurry at the school district

Sonoma Mayor Amy Harrington got slimed again, this time in an anonymous mailer sent to all Sonoma mailboxes. It alleges – incomprehensibly, slanderously, and certainly irresponsibly – unethical behavior, and yet is unsigned. The first such salvo was a full-page ad in the Index-Tribune, source... Continue

Ducarroz resigns from Sonoma Valley school board

After nearly four terms over 15 years, Nicole Ducarroz has surprisingly announced her resignation from the Sonoma Valley School District Board of Trustees, effective October 1. The decision was a tough one, she said, but creates time for a very cool pursuit -- helping her... Continue

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