Scenes from Sonoma’s anti-gun march

The Sonoma Valley version of the national March for Our Lives Rally drew a large crowd to Sonoma Plaza. The goal was to stand in solidarity with marches all over the country calling for measures to prevent gun violence. National organizers say the movement is a demand... Continue

Socorro Shiels is choice for SV School Superintendent

The following Press Release has been received from the Sonoma Valley Unified School District Socorro Shiels Chosen as Finalist for Superintendent Position Following an extensive search, which brought an excellent field of 30 capable and experienced candidates from four states, the Sonoma Valley Unified School District... Continue

Our vineyards need Mexican labor

Reader opinion by Bill Boerum -- Having conducted wine tours for over 10 years and observing our scenic vineyards, it’s been of interest to me to learn about the work done by migrant labor, the major labor input to cultivation and harvesting. [caption id="attachment_87139" align="alignright" width="200"]... Continue

Under the Sun: Peter Hansen, media arts teacher

The Sun: This is an exciting time for your Sonoma Valley High School students, with their films being shown in the Sonoma International Film Festival. Peter Hansen: For sure. Getting to see their work on the big screen at the Sebastiani is such a big... Continue

Sonoma Planning Director David Goodison Resigns

David Goodison, long time Planning Director in the City of Sonoma, surprised the Planning Commission Thursday night by announcing that he had turned in his resignation to the City Manager, effective August of this year. In remarks to the commission, Goodison explained that having gotten... Continue

Teens busy with Senior Projects

Completing a Senior Project is a ritual, and a graduation requirement, for every senior at Sonoma Valley High School. As part of the semester-long assignment, students are expected to write a related research paper and present a public presentation about the project. So how’s it... Continue

Sonoma man guilty of child molestation

Paul Dwayne Kilgore, once the athletic director for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley, has been found guilty of six counts of child molestation. The jury found that Kilgore, 70, had committed the offenses against multiple victims, who were all under the age... Continue

Hanna Boys Center keeps license

Hanna Boys Center will continue to operate as a group home for at-risk teen boys after state authorities agreed not to pursue revocation of its license, Hanna CEO Brian Farragher announced today. Reacting to allegations of sexual abuse and safety concerns, the Department of Social... Continue

No papers? You still have rights

While the talk in Sonoma focuses on housing, school budget cuts and rebuilding after the wildfires, the story of roundups and attacks on the immigrant community has been going almost unobserved. The Rapid Response Networks in many counties all over northern California, including Sonoma, Napa,... Continue

Historic Sonoma horse farm for sale

The Castagnasso Clydesdale Farm, the scenic horse pasture adjacent to the Sonoma Mission on East Spain Street, is on the market $7.6 million. Zoned for residential development, the overall property could ultimately see up to 30 units built on its 2.7 acres. The lot, owned... Continue

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