Letter: Thanking our young heroes

In October we witnessed and experienced the worst fire and calamity in California to date. The community at large in Sonoma Valley has not stopped thanking and acknowledging the various heroes who have helped during this time. They shared their courage, caring and support to... Continue

Richard Dale honored with regional public service award

The Sonoma Board County Board of Supervisors today awarded a prestigious Jefferson Award to Richard Dale, executive director of the Sonoma Ecology Center, for “Excellence in Community Leadership and Civic Engagement.” Dale this year developed the Sustainable Sonoma initiative, which has gathered leaders working on... Continue

Things to say about Hwy. 37?

Now's your chance to weigh-in on Hwy. 37, as the local transportation agencies begin their process of evaluating options going forward. Want a private toll road? Worried about flooding? Is the worsening traffic making you crazy? The transportation agencies working to improve SR 37 include:... Continue

Fire survivors need your cash, not your clothing

By Dr. B.J. Bischoff -- Recently I was in a meeting with the leader of a Sonoma County nonprofit organization. I knew she had lost her home to the Tubbs Fire in October, so we started chatting about her experience in fleeing her home and finding... Continue

Meet Dulce Mexicano, the Youth of the Year

From four teens recognized for achievement in the face of adversity, Dulce Mexicano is the Sonoma Valley Boys and Girls Clubs Youth of the Year. The eighth annual honor recognizes service to the club, community and family; academic success; strong moral character; life goals; and... Continue

La Luz administering fire relief funds

A Fire Relief Financial Assistance Program is being offered at La Luz Center through January 15, 2018. Up to $750,000 of Redwood Credit Union-collected relief funds will be disbursed to fire-effected families and individuals, in amounts up to $3,500. Applications will be taken on Wednesdays,... Continue

In-Depth Report: School District confronts history of buried budget woes

In October, a concerned parent filed a records request for September communications between the Sonoma County Office of Education (SCOE) and the Sonoma Valley Unified School District (SVUSD). What this parent learned, and has shared with The Sun, was alarming. A September 29, 2017 letter... Continue

Under the SUN: Mark Madden

Mark Madden - Drywall Ball-Dude You're in the drywall business, right? Yes. I've been installing and finishing drywall in this area for 40 years, and started my own company Mark Madden Drywall, Incorporated 25 years ago. It's been my whole life, and it's been good.... Continue

Group of death or merely a bad toothache? Handicapping the World Cup draw

The 2018 World Cup draw took place Friday in Moscow. Here’s how The Sun breaks down the eight groupings for next summer's tournament, starting with the most difficult seeding, the so-called ‘Group of Death.’ GROUP OF DEATH Group B: Portugal, Spain, Iran, Morocco GROUP OF... Continue

Water District chief explains rate changes

A letter from Dan Muelrath, General Manager of the Valley of the Moon Water District, which supplies customers in areas other than the City of Sonoma. Over the past 10+ years water retailers have been encouraged by State Agencies, The Governor and numerous Commissions and... Continue

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