Judy Vadasz and Donna Halow are the Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation’s 2017 Pulse Award honorees, given to recognize outstanding Sonoma Valley women who have made significant contributions to the community through their volunteerism, community involvement and philanthropy. “Donna and Judy are being honored to recognize... Continue

Rent stabilization for manufactured homes in Sonoma, an update of rules dating back to 1998, is now and finally in effect. Park owners in Sonoma already receive an automatic annual increase of 0.8% CPI. The ordinance codifies additional ways in which park owners may seek... Continue

Reader commentary by Steve Page -- It has been remarkable to observe the recent assault on tourism dominating the editorial pages of our two local newspapers. Most astounding, there is not even a glimmer of recognition for the core contribution tourism represents to the economic vitality... Continue

By Caitlin Cornwall -- The big storms hitting our region this winter have been unusually powerful. And one of them was just plain unusual. The December 15 storm which caused some minor flooding around the Valley was stronger here than at the coast, and it dumped more... Continue

A contingent of local activists, organized by the Sonoma Valley Democrats club, went Saturday to Sacramento to participate in the Women’s March at the state capitol. The bus trip was supported in part by a benefit event with musician David Aguilar, who wanted to support... Continue

At the meeting of the Sonoma City Council on Monday, January 23rd, the farmer’s market agenda item began with a thorough framing and articulate staff report by city manager Cathy Capriola. Capriola noted off the top that the market is a “very successful event”, and a... Continue

By Sarah Ford | Special to The Sun The Plaza horseshoe was full to overflowing on Saturday morning, January 21, for the local version of the nationwide Women's March. Organizers stood on a ladder in front of City Hall to deliver a few brief opening... Continue

The recent storms have lifted the rainfall total in Sonoma to 31.50 inches to date for the season, 201% of normal. In a normal season, Sonoma receives 31.36 inches of rain, but that total has been exceeded with half the season yet to come. Only... Continue

Sonoma's City Council has scheduled a special meeting on the night of January 23, 2017, beginning at 6P.M., to review the recommendations of the Ad Hoc council committee pertaining to the 2017 Tuesday night Farmers Market. Subsequent to the review, the council will vote on... Continue