Joseph Silvi, the 2021 Valedictorian of Sonoma Valley High School, delivered this speech at the June 4 commencement ceremony.  As we collectively recall, we experienced annual wildfires beginning in our freshman year. In addition to all of this, our world changed drastically when Covid-19 hit... Continue

Ron Brocco, grand president of the Native Sons of the Golden West, takes a moment to observe the 175th anniversary of the Bear Flag Revolt at the Sonoma Plaza statue commemorating the raising of what would become the California state flag. A Native Sons plaque,... Continue

Sonoma’s Praxis Peace Institute continues to present zoom events with critical thinkers. On June 25: progressive voice Dennis Kucinich. Dennis Kucinich June 25, 1 p.m. A Progressive Agenda, Overcoming the Power Structures   Dennis Kucinich served as a U.S. Congressman from Ohio’s 10th district for 14... Continue

Live theatre is, well, actually live again, as Sonoma Arts Live presents an evening of cabaret music and song with Julie Ekoue-Totou, Sean O'Brien and Dani Innocenti Beem. The in-person evening is presented June 26 by Sonoma Arts Live -- its first live show in... Continue

The virtual health talk “What's new in the treatment of osteoarthritis?” will be held via Zoom on Thursday, June 24, from 9 a.m.  Baqara “Maya” Yoder, Sonoma Valley Hospital pharmacist, will discuss new and emerging medication therapies for preventing and managing chronic joint and arthritic... Continue

KS Mattson Properties, best known for buying and then ignoring pieces of Sonoma Valley real estate, has dusted off plans for projects in the Springs. The update was presented to the Springs Municipal Advisory Group and other than a new spokesperson not much has changed.... Continue

[caption id="attachment_111966" align="aligncenter" width="420"] A black bear at Sugarloaf State Park[/caption] By Teri Shore | Sun Guest Writer The black bears are here. Over the past five years, more and more black bears have shown up on wildlife cameras rambling through the backcountry of Sonoma... Continue

Food Trucks are back, it's open to 8 p.m. and the produce gets more bountiful by the week. Peak Tomato is on the way! Continue