Arts focus: Ruby Newman

The Arts Guild of Sonoma presents Ruby Newman as its Featured Artist, through July 30. The exhibition focuses on Ruby’s all-new series of acrylic works in various sizes in the figurative, landscape and abstract styles. Gallery-framed limited-edition landscape prints will also be available. It’s a... Continue

Developer sues Sonoma for denying permits

Sonoma developer Bill Jasper has filed a lawsuit against the City of Sonoma, alledging he was unlawfully denied his right to build three luxury homes on a prominent Sonoma hillside. The plans for the three homes above Brazil Street, at Fourth Street East, were originally... Continue

Sonoma agency gets funding for winter homeless shelter

The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved Tuesday a $60,000 grant to support Sonoma's winter shelter for unhoused residents of Sonoma and Sonoma Valley. Operated by Sonoma Overnight Support, the program offers nighttime food and bedding from December through March. Last winter, the shelter, provided in a Sonoma... Continue

SV Rotary Club has new president

Byron Hancock, a Sonoma resident and Certified Financial Planner, is the new president of the Rotary Club of Sonoma Valley. Hancock assumes the helm from Marck Zuehlsdorff, vice president and manager of the Sonoma and Napa branches of Bank of Marin. Hancock, a 1977 graduate of... Continue

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

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