After 32 pioneering years at Glen Ellen's Quarryhill Botanical Garden, William McNamara will leave some pretty big work boots to fill when he retires in October. Boardmembers of the 25-acre woodland garden and world-class preserve believe they have just the person to do it.  “Following... Continue

Two members of the Sonoma Valley High School class of 2019 addressed their fellow graduates at the June 7 commencement ceremony. Here are their comments:   Jack Boydell, Salutatorian Good evening administrators, faculty, family and friends, And most importantly my fellow seniors, this is where... Continue

[caption id="attachment_96373" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Sonoma Valley Community Health Center receives the 2019 Impact100 Sonoma $100,000 Impact Grant to fund its Sonoma Valley Vision Clinic.  From left to right: Cheryl Johnson, CEO of Sonoma Valley Community Health Clinic; Ryan Pococh, Director of Development & Outreach at... Continue

By Sarah Ford | Sonoma Sun It's that time of year, when Sonoma Valley High School (SVHS) seniors turn their sights to their plans for the fall, whether it is college, a job, or some other path. Many people don’t realize that while upwards of... Continue

Don't be alarmed if you see or smell smoke in the Glen Ellen area to tomorrow. There will be a fire, but it's a controlled burn on the Bouverie Preserve on Friday, June 14 from 8:30 a.m. to about noon. The property fronts Highway 12... Continue

The manager in charge of water treatment facilities at the Sonoma Developmental Center has raised serious concerns about contamination and lax or ignored maintenance and oversight, according to emails reviewed by The Sun. Ray Wagner was most recently Chief Plant Operator on the SDC campus.... Continue

What's going on, and up, at 1211 Broadway in Sonoma? Work is progressing on the future site of six residential units -- two houses and two duplexes. One of the homes, which has been moved on the site, is the 113-year residence that once fronted... Continue

Sonoma Valley school teachers will get a retroactive 4% raise for 2018, and 2.5% increase for the new fiscal year beginning July 1, under a tentative agreement reached Friday between The Sonoma Valley Unified School District and the Valley of the Moon Teachers Association. “It... Continue