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Nature’s lawn mowers

Every shift is a meal break for a crew from Chasin' Goats Grazing, called in to tidy up grassy areas of Sonoma's Montini Preserve. The crew finished the job before the July 4 festivities and nearby fireworks show. Continue

10 dating tips for a small town

Dating is not something new to people today. For many decades and centuries, people have always been dating. One of the reasons for dating is that it lets you meet someone that can be your soul-mate. There are many dating benefits other than getting the... Continue

Nick Brandt’s photographic odyssey

By Jackie Lee Nick Brandt seeks to change our perceptions, one photograph at a time. He wants us to “get it.” In the process, he does not give himself away; his real life is not on offer. His all-consuming passion concerns the massacre of the... Continue

Semi-nude assault suspect found wandering in Sonoma vineyard

The man who crashed his pickup on Broadway, then attacked a passerby who offered to help him early Wednesday morning, was high on meth, according to the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office. The suspect, later identified as Wayne Fortier, 37, compounded the assault by running off... Continue

NASCAR traffic tip: stay home

This weekend’s NASCAR event at Sonoma Raceway is all about fast cars – the ones on the track, not those stuck in traffic. The event is likely the Bay Area’s largest single-day sporting event and, along with wine country visitor traffic, usually jams the roads... Continue

The day all life on earth ended — for 3 hours

That wasn’t a Russian hack that knocked the Valley offline, it was more like a Eucalyptus tree. Yes, the world came to a complete standstill Tuesday when a big branch fell on a main fiber line on Eighth Street East, knocking out Comcast internet and... Continue

Where in Sonoma?

Do you recognize where this photo (thank you, Emily Marks) was taken? The location will be revealed in the June 20 print issue of The Sun. Meanwhile, take a guess! Continue

Sonoma Valley High finds new principal

Just weeks after the surprise resignation of Justin Mori as principal of Sonoma Valley High, Alberto Solorzano has been named to replace him as of July 1. Solorzano is entering his 25th year in education and is an experienced high school principal,  according to a... Continue