This summer, Sonoma Valley High School (SVHS) senior Lily Raaka was selected by Sonoma State University to take part in their prestigious Summer High School Internship Program, or SHIP. She was one of 15 chosen county-wide from a pool of 75 applicants, and the only... Continue

[caption id="attachment_97732" align="aligncenter" width="420"] From left, Cathy Webber, Anna Bimenyimana and staffers of the Gardens for Health nonprofit in Rwanda.[/caption] Local humanitarian and philanthropist, Anna Bimenyimana, owner of the Bon Marche Thrift Store, is one of three inspiring women featured in the film Seeing Brave.... Continue

People are living longer than ever, geriatrician Louise Aronson observed, but somehow old age is seen as a disease, a condition to be dreaded, denigrated, and denied. She confronts those perceptions in Redefining Aging, Transforming Medicine, Reimagining Life, a book best-seller that explores the reality... Continue

Sonoma City Councilmember David Cook made good on his promise of a County Supervisor run against incumbent Susan Gorin in 2020, filing official paperwork on the first day of eligibility. In a statement released Sunday, Cook said Gorin has ignored community issues while being part... Continue

By Jackie Lee | Sun Fine Arts   When well-known Sonoma Valley artist Fred Parker stages a solo exhibition at Sonoma’s Alley Gallery in September, the experience will be interactive. The artist will be on site throughout, welcoming visitors as he works and answers questions... Continue

It’s the Soroptimist International of Sonoma Valley’s Maine event – the group’s annual fundraising lobster sale. Members are now taking orders for pick-up at the Atrium Building, 670 W. Napa Street in Sonoma, on Saturday, September 28 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. The crustaceans... Continue

Transcendence Theatre Company made several strides during its eighth “Broadway Under the Stars” summer season, including its first full musical - A Chorus Line. The sold-out run was such a hit, the company has already decided to open its 2020 season next June 20 with... Continue

By now, you've probably heard about PG&E’s plan to shut off the power in advance of extreme wildfire danger. If weather forecasts indicate gusty winds and dry conditions, at a time of heightened fire risk, PG&E may resort to a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) The... Continue

Saint Francis Solano School students unfurl a giant American flag in preparation for the school's annual 9/11 Tribute. The school has recognized the day for the past 17 years with prayers, music and planting flags in the front lawn. Members of local VFW and America... Continue