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Housing developer closes deal on Sonoma Hospital lot

The open-space Sonoma lot at West MacArthur and Fourth Street has been sold by the Sonoma Valley Health Care District to developer DeNova Homes for $3.3 million. DeNova plans to build 22 units on the 2.9-acre parcel, often referred to as the South Lot, while... Continue

The right to vote — don’t take it for granted

By Dean Szanyi | Student reporter At Sonoma Valley High School, I was among students taking U.S. History who were given a seemingly impossible assignment in class towards the end of the school year. The teacher had convinced us it was “Constitution Day,” and that... Continue

SV Rotary Club names new president

Ron Lawson, who lead the Rotary Club of Sonoma Valley’s fundraising and relief efforts during and after the October, 2017 wildfires, is the club's new president. The long-time Sonoma Valley resident helped raise and distribute more than $1 million in money and goods to fire... Continue

Under the Sun: Ben Marcus-Willers, tea master

You were brought up in Sonoma, right? I was born right here at Sonoma Valley Hospital in 1994, and spent my school years here as well. I attended the Sonoma Charter School and then graduated from Sonoma High. I was the student body President in... Continue

Lights for Liberty in Sonoma

Well over 100 local citizens assembled at Sonoma Plaza Friday evening at 6 p.m. to raise their voices and wave signs in protest of the Trump administration's internment policies. Hosted by La Luz, the demonstration lasted for one hour, and drivers passing the Plaza signaled... Continue

Fantastic!

Transcendence Theatre Company returns to its outdoor mountaintop stage with Fantastical Family Night, a new show set for July 19-20.  Live music, clever choreography and witty stage play, featuring Broadway and touring professionals and special performances by youth and teens participating in 2019 Transcendence Kids... Continue

Where in Sonoma?

Do you recognize where this photo was taken? The answer (and a new mystery shot) will be in this week's print issue of The Sun. Continue

Return of the Bellydance Superstars

Sonoma native Nathalie Tedrick leads the Bellydance Superstar Renaissance 2, Sunday, July 21, at the Sebastiani Theatre. The evening inlcudes Moria Chappell, Zoe Jakes and Kami Liddle, along with Gold Star Dance Company, WildCard Belly Dance, Azizam directed by Elana Kerista, Lilly Goessling student showcase,... Continue

Local protest to end detention camps

Across the country Friday, July 12, the Lights for Liberty: A Rally Vigil to End Human Detention Camps will protest the inhumane conditions faced by refugees. The local action will be held at Sonoma Plaza at 6 p.m. La Luz is promoting the protest, which... Continue