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Marching for climate change in Washington D.C.

On Earth Day, I joined over 40,000 people in Washington DC for the March for Science.   I marched in solidarity for the advancement of science and to further the pursuit of progress in this field. Because of recent events including the rollback of environmental protections,... Continue

Who says a room has to be indoors?

By Kati Kelly | Sun Style -- Some of my favorite memories are of nights spent under the stars. Barbecues that stretch long into the evening. Dinners under the warm glow of stringed party lights in trees. Nights spent cozied up next to a fire... Continue

New principal for Dunbar School

Jillian Beall has been named as the principal at Dunbar Elementary School beginning with the 2017-18 school year. Currently the vice principal of Adele Harrison Middle School, Beall will remain in that assignment until the end of the current school year, School District Superintendent Louann... Continue

Why does Sonoma Valley Hospital need a parcel tax?

Guest opinion by Sharon Nevins and Joshua Rymer -- Trustees of the Sonoma Valley Healthcare District are often asked why our hospital needs a parcel tax? It’s an important question deserving a direct answer. The Sonoma Valley Healthcare District was formed in the 1940s specifically to... Continue

Sonoma Little League update

Standings (as of May 2) W     L Falcons         13     0 Angels            9     4 Bears             8     4 Mustangs       8     5 Cardinals       6     7 Tigers            5     8 Red Sox        2    11 Blue Jays      1     11  Results Falcons 13  Mustangs 2 Jaden Vides hit 2xHRs including a... Continue

Growing a business, less bus, more library and more

When you were a teenager, selling dime bags of pot to your friends for cash to buy Eight-Track tapes, you were a lowlife, a druggie, a loser. Now that same kind of entrepreneurial spirit can make you a star of the new potconomy! To assist... Continue

Sonoma High names ‘Students of the Year’

Each year, Sonoma Valley High School selects two students of the year, nominated and voted on by the school’s staff. This year, there were three Students of the Year: seniors Jose Zamora, Hannah Ford-Monroe, and, posthumously, Brandon Barmore. Principal Kathleen Hawing said, “We are incredibly... Continue

La Luz launches campaign to help immigrant community

Juan Hernández, executive director of La Luz, has announced a fundraising campaign to help his organization coordinate the various local efforts to serve the immigrant community at this time of crisis. Although La Luz has always worked to connect clients to community services, Hernández noted... Continue

Inmate uses bed-sheet rope to escape Santa Rosa facility

An inmate was discovered missing from Santa Rosa’s North County Detention Facility this morning after his clothing was found along the perimeter fence at about 8:30 a.m. The escapee has been identified as 27-year-old Richard Medina of Windsor. He is also known as Ricardo Medina.... Continue