The Sonoma Valley Sun’s annual all-photo issue is coming up, and we need your help. Please snap and share a smart-phone photo taken sometime on December 8. These pictures — at work or play, people or places — will make up our annual ‘Day in... Continue

Sonoma County Conservation Council has announced that Sonoma Valley resident Norman Gilroy will be honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his dedication and action in in support of environmental, planning and conservation work in the Valley and Sonoma County. Gilroy, trained as an architect... Continue

The Santa Claus Christmas World Tour 2023 makes an advance stop in Sonoma on Friday, December 1, 4-6pm. The jolly one will arrive at the Sonoma Plaza horseshoe on an antique truck, and preside over the ensuing seasons greetings, photo opps, and hot cocoa. The... Continue

It’s the season for a Broadway Holiday, the all-new musical revue from Transcendence Theatre Company. Filled with song, dance and good cheer, the show plays December 1-10 at Hanna Center in Sonoma.  The festive indoor event, starring professional Broadway and national tour performers, is perfect... Continue

By Teri Shore and Nancy Kirwan -- Recently the Sonoma Valley Democrat hosted a community panel that provided updates on efforts to scale back development on the historic campus at the former Sonoma Developmental Center (SDC). The online event drew about 60 people.  The panel... Continue

Mobile-home owners will get a chance to find out how they are affected by the county’s revised mobile-home rent-control ordinance at a know-your-rights forum on Thursday, November 30 at Centro del Popular, 18346 Sonoma Highway in Boyes Hot Springs. Conducted in English and Spanish, the... Continue

Retired history professor Marty Bennett has been involved in the unionization of four Sonoma County hotels, and currently is advising the effort to establish UniteHere Local 2 as the bargaining agent for Sonoma Mission Inn employees. The Sun's Anna Pier checks in.  What's the most... Continue

Victor Ferrer, executive director of Grupo Folklórico Quetzalén, is Sonoma's 2024 Treasure Artist. The city presents the annual honor to celebrate the exceptional achievements of a local artist in visual, literary or performance art. The troupe “promotes the splendor of Mexico's traditional dances, music and... Continue