What are you looking forward to when the pandemic is over? And what habit will you continue? James Quinn The first thing I’ll do after the pandemic is over is probably go to the movie theatre like I did when I was a little... Continue
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Do you know where this photo was taken? Find out in this week's issue of The Sonoma Sun, on April 15. Look for it free at our news racks in front of the post offices in Sonoma, El Verano and Springs; at Broadway Market;... Continue
Through April 26 at the Arts Guild of Sonoma: The Many Colors of Us, which explores identity and culture through art featuring works from the Art Rewards the Student program. The ARTS brings, free to the schools, experienced teaching artists to Sonoma fourth and fifth-grade... Continue
An anti-mask contingent calling itself Save Our Sonoma marched around Sonoma Plaza on Saturday to protest the Covid lockdown and mask mandates. About 30 proudly mask-free activists paraded around the Square with signs ranging from “Air is good 4 U” to “Free our children.” The... Continue
You know school is back in session when kids are already looking forward to summer. So too is the School District and Maite Iturri, principal of El Verano Elementary, who is co-coordinating the summer school program. Her thoughts: Q: Why is summer school important? Will... Continue
By Soccoro Diaz -- I’m a domestic worker in Sonoma County. You can just imagine how badly COVID-19 has impacted my income. Clients, especially elderly people, were suddenly uncomfortable with letting outside people into their homes for fear of contracting the virus. A lot of... Continue
The recycling center meets the Bravo network for the annual haute mess that is Trashion Fashion. The annual celebration of repurposing discarded items into wearable art culminates in a splashy runway show, streamed live on Saturday, April 10, at 4 p.m. Along with designer talks... Continue
Dr. Robert (Robbie) Cohen, a legendary presence at Sonoma Valley Hospital, passed away on March 18 after a brief illness. He was 75. Cohen had a memorable career at SVHS. He began there in 1998 and ultimately served as the hospital's Chief Medical Officer. Along... Continue
An update from Kathy King of Sonoma Overnight Support I want to heed the words of Oprah Winfrey -- “The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate.” -- by sharing with you what we at SOS are... Continue
Dude ranching, that classic cowboy-style vacation, got its start in the 1880s and by the end of World War I there were dude ranches all over the West, including Sonoma County. Local historian Lynn Downey will recount those dusty days, including a dude ranch at... Continue