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Under the Sun: Aaron Marcus-Willers, a year in China

2017 SVHS graduate Aaron Marcus-Willers recently returned to Sonoma after a year in China, studying Mandarin and living with a Chinese family. In the fall he is off to NYU Abu Dhabi. The Sun’s Sarah Ford checked in with him the other day about his... Continue

Sage advice on clearing the air

By Kelsey Maddox | Special to The Sun Recognizing the need for emotional support for seniors after the October fires, Vintage House will host a series of community groups designed for personal support -- not  therapy -- for those affected. Called "Burning Sage," and beginning... Continue

Life lessons on the rugby field

By Cat Smith | Special to The Sun “It’s not about dropping the ball, it’s about what you do after” If you are around the tiny “ruggers” at Maxwell Park on any given Wednesday, you’re sure to hear Coach Kevin say this exact phrase to... Continue

Water fight: Chris Petlock battles city hall

By Jonah Raskin Chris Petlock calls himself a “progressive guy.” He’s also a populist and a reformer who doesn’t believe the old adage that says citizens can't fight and can’t beat city hall. “The city council, city staff and consultants appear more interested in protecting... Continue

The County budget — an overview

As your County Supervisor, I have the privilege and responsibility of working with my colleagues to set the county’s budget for each fiscal year. This year, we held open hearings during the week of June 11. Due to the unprecedented situation we are in as... Continue

Lost in the weeds?

The petition drive to get a measure on the November ballot to allow the retail sale of cannabis in Sonoma has cleared a major hurdle -- the required number of signatures has been vetted by city hall. Next step: City Council, which has three options... Continue

Sonoma names new Police Chief

Sonoma County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Orlando Rodriguez will be the new Police Chief for the Sonoma Police Department, effective July 17. He replaces Chief Bret Sackett, who is retiring. A 20-year veteran of the Sheriff’s Department, Rodriguez was one of the first officers assigned to the... Continue

SV hospital acquires Sonoma doctor’s office

Sonoma Valley Hospital has acquired Sonoma Family Practice, which will become part of the hospital’s group of specialty clinics effective July 2. Physicians John Schafer, MD, Daisy Manuel-Arguelles, DO and Subhash Mishra, MD will remain with the practice. The office, soon to expand with the... Continue

UPDATE: More details in Lakeville Highway murder

The man who died in a Santa Rosa hospital late Sunday night was shot at a suspected cockfighting arena on Lakeville Highway ranch, authorities say. Police responded to a 911 call as the victim, Julian Ramirez Ramirez, 45, of Richmond, was being driven to Petaluma... Continue
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