School board drama, actual drama, and a disputed dispensary

With a 5-0 vote in March, the Sonoma Valley Unified School District board named Socorro Shiels, the former head of Santa Rosa schools, its choice for Superintendent. An agenda item to formally offer her the job at the April 17 read like a mere formality,... Continue

Teacher Association opposes district’s superintendent candidate

An open letter to the Sonoma Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees by Renea Magnani, president of Valley of the Moon Teachers Association Recently, the Valley of the Moon Teachers Association conducted a survey to gather the opinions of the educator members with regard to... Continue

Remembering Columbine

Students from Sonoma Valley High School marched up Broadway and held a rally in the Plaza Pavilion on April 20 -- the 19th anniversary of the Columbine school shooting that killed 13 people. “We are here not only to protest gun violence but also to... Continue

Why we marched: Sonoma teens on their Washington protest

A group of 13 Sonoma Valley High School students journeyed to Washington, DC last month to join fellow teens for the March For Our Lives to protest gun violence. "It was an outstanding experience to be surrounded by 800,000 other like-minded individuals who were passionate about gun... Continue

Search for new SV High School principal moving forward

The hiring process for a new Sonoma Valley High School principal is underway, with a public forum with selected candidates set for May 9. This "round one" Q and A will be followed by private interviews with the resulting finalists on May 16. The final selection... Continue

Sonoma resident, Nepali pop star, American citizen

Nalina Chitrakar is a Sonoma resident, an activist, a pop star in her native Nepal and, as of this morning, an American citizen. She was sworn in, along with 1,000 others, at a ceremony Thursday at Oakland’s Paramount Theater. The entertainer, 44, has won many international... Continue

Museum name change: What’s the value of ‘Valley’?

Will the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art change its name to Sonoma Museum of Art? Its board of directors thinks the switch suggests a more relevant, dynamic arts organization; it says the change is one part of a comprehensive strategic marketing plan designed to reach a larger, more diverse audience. Others find... Continue

SV Hospital rolls out three-year plan at public meeting

Sonoma Valley Hospital has updated its three-year rolling strategic plan and will hold a special board meeting to invite community feedback. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 26, at 5 p.m. in the hospital’s basement conference room. The Sonoma Valley Health Care District Board invites the... Continue

Moment in The Sun: Macfarlan honored by Hospice

Sonoma resident Lynn Macfarlan was honored by Hospice by the Bay with its “Spirit of Willingness” award at the nonprofit’s annual Volunteer Appreciation Celebration. The award recognizes a volunteer's exceptional ability to be readily available for any kind of requested service to patients and family members.... Continue

Small loans, big impact

For the entreprenuer, starting and solidifying a small business demands a solid plan -- and funding. Even $2,500 to $10,000 can make all the difference, particularly when it's in the form of a low interest loan. That's where the La Luz Center Microloan program comes in, helping small... Continue

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