Sonoma’s favorite witch (Diana Rhoten, in full ghoul mode) summons her young minions for another spooky spectacle of magic, dancing, and manic manifestations… the Witchie Poo Halloween Extravaganza, a variety show that features everything but the kitchen cauldron. The audience is encouraged to come in... Continue

Glen Ellen resident Catalina Wetzel has been appointed to the Sonoma Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees as the representative of the Dunbar attendance area. She replaces Nicole Abate Ducarroz. “As a long-time Latina business and community member who also attended Sonoma public schools,... Continue

Three dozen of Sonoma Valley’s most active and valuable community volunteers were honored at the Sonoma Valley Fund’s annual Star Volunteer Awards ceremony on October 6 at Hanna Boys Center. Each Star Volunteer was presented with a trophy and a certificate from Supervisor Susan Gorin.... Continue

Glen Ellen rancher, event planner, animal safety advocate, and self-described “disaster lady” – the Sun’s Anna Pier catches up with the whirlwind that is Julie Atwood. You are “the disaster lady.”  Yes, I’m the downer. But I am so convinced of the importance of preparedness,... Continue

[caption id="attachment_98077" align="alignright" width="200"] Joelle Smith[/caption] As the founder of SHEnoma, an all-volunteer team that matches donated clothes with teenagers who need a little fashion savvy to make a good first job impression, Joelle Smith didn’t mind when one of her young clients ran out... Continue

Food booths, vendors, a kids arcade, pony rides, live music, the famous community quilt and a parade longer than the town itself? Charm, community spirit and tradition mark the annual Glen Ellen Village Fair, on Sunday, October 13, noon to 5 p.m. This year’s theme... Continue

Based on a forecast of high winds on Wednesday and Thursday, Oct. 9-10, PG&E may begin implementing a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) to more than 600,000 customers across portions of nearly 30 northern, central, coastal and Bay Area counties. PG&E anticipates a "significant wind... Continue

Sonoma Valley schools will close if PG&E cuts power during a period of high winds predicted for Wednesday and Thursday. District Superintendent Socorro Shiels today released this statement: "As you may be aware, PG & E is predicting a potential power shut off tonight for... Continue