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Under the Sun: John Schafer, MD at 86

How long have you been practicing medicine? Let’s see now, 57 years. I always tell people, if you like what you’re doing, don’t retire. Unless there’s another job you like more that you want to do. I like being helpful, being useful. You can always... Continue

Where in Sonoma Valley?

Do you recognize where this photo was taken? The answer is in this week's edition (May 9) print issue of the Sonoma Valley Sun. Look for it free in racks at all Valley post offices; Sonoma Market; Readers' Books; in front of the Sebastiani Theatre;... Continue

Up and out: two weekend hikes

Hike and Picnic above Sonoma Raceway, Saturday, May 11 Hilly grasslands not usually open to the public reveal beautiful Bayland views, carpets of wildflowers and even a few spring lambs on this special outing to benefit the Overlook Trail. Choose a three or five-mile guided... Continue

Wrongly-convicted Death Row inmate speaks at Sonoma Valley High

By Dean Szanyi | Student Reporter Sonoma Valley High School held its second annual Authors’ Day on May 3, with several writers, of varying backgrounds and perspectives, speaking to a school assembly.  One author who spoke was Alana Nichols, a Paralympic gold medalist in wheelchair... Continue

Stabbing suspect identified

Sheriff’s Detectives have identified 20-year-old Raquel Magana of Petaluma as the suspect who stabbed a 16-year-old boy in Agua Caliente. As of May 8, the suspect was still at large, four days after the attack. The assault occurred at about 8 p.m. when the victim... Continue

Sonoma mayor rebuts defamatory letter

I apologize in advance for the length of this post, but I want to share my thoughts about a defamatory letter published in the Index-Tribune. [Last month] I received an anonymous letter at my City Hall mailbox. The letter included a copy of a decade... Continue

The joys of summer camp

People are tribal by nature, and summer camp is as close to a tribal experience as we get today. Gathering in small groups or clans, jointly engaging in outdoor activities, exploring the natural environment and learning to work with, not against, each other and nature... Continue

Springs teen attacked, stabbed while riding bike

The search continues for an assailant who stabbed a 16-year-old boy Saturday night in Aqua Caliente. The teen sustained life-threatening injuries but is expected to survive multiple stab wounds to his upper body. The attack came in at about 8 p.m. on Saturday night at... Continue

Solo airplane crash at Sonoma Airport

Sonoma County Sheriff's Deputies are on scene of a small airplane crash, reported at about 1:30 p.m. Friday afternoon, at 8th East and Knolle Brothers Rd, in Schellville just outside the Sonoma Airport. The report is that there was one person on board with minor... Continue