Thanks to the generosity of all those who attended the sold-out brunch event, Sonoma Overnight Support raised over $75,000 -- including a $4,200 check from Rotary Club of Glen Ellen/Kenwood, presented by Club President Kathleen Bunte and Board Member Barney Watkins. The funds will help... Continue

Several Sonoma Valley pavement-improvement projects are included in a two-year, $37 million plan to improve 51 miles of road throughout the County.  “We typically dedicate more general fund money to roads than any other County in California,” said Board Chair and District 2 Supervisor, David... Continue

[caption id="attachment_96038" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Jeff with his daughter Laura, who has been leading the charge on the fundraising efforts.[/caption] A heartfelt thanks to all of you in the Glen Ellen Community! I am so lucky to be part of such a special place – the... Continue

Justin Mori, who served as principal of Sonoma Valley High School for one year, is already moving on -- he's taken the job of principal at Petaluma High School, his alma mater. The surprise news was announced today by the Sonoma Valley Unified School District.... Continue

By Monica McKey / Sun Archives I was born in 1948, just three years after the close of World War II, and yet my personal life was never directly affected by it. My mother often used the expression “after the war,” referring to WWII, as... Continue

Bestsellers at Readers' Books ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Fiction Hardcover 1. Women Talking by Miriam Toews Based on real-life events, illiterate women in a Mennonite community in an unnamed Spanish speaking country are repeatedly physically assaulted. Eight of the women meet clandestinely to decide their plan of action... Continue

Summer Camps are great for kids, and parents who get some blessed peace and quiet while they’re out of the house. But what about us grown-ups? The consensus pick for the perfect adult summer camp is a warm beach, a hot springs getaway or trip... Continue