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Cat of the Week

Meet Whitey! Whitey is a 6 year old short haired brown tabby with white male. He came to Pets Lifeline with a companion cat when their owner died. Whitey is a very confident cat...probably an alpha cat. He knows what he wants and is not hesitant... Continue

The Sonoma Garden: Nursery news

I stopped by Sonoma’s local retail nurseries last week to find out what is ready and in stock for your fall garden. Lydia Constantini, over at Sonoma Mission Gardens on Arnold Drive, reports that spring blooming bulbs are now on hand. Autumn is the time... Continue

Glen Ellen and the legacy of Charles Stuart

By George McKale -- Visiting the little town of Glen Ellen, just six miles north of Sonoma, has always been a pleasure for me. The town is simple, elegant, small and possesses an air of warmth, especially on these brisk October mornings. On Sunday, October 9,... Continue

Photo: Sonoma Valley Fund honors star volunteers

Sonoma Valley Fund honored outstanding volunteers from the fund's partner organizations on Sunday with its annual Star Awards. Pictured, front row: Windee Smith, Jan Erickson, Nancy King, Carol Morphy, Patsy Wallace, Julia Wilkinson, Ina Welker, Kymm Falls, Jenah Smith. Back row: Supervisor Susan Gorin, Hank Martinson, Rosie Palacio, Tony Ghisla, David Morell, Philip... Continue

Sonoma Valley Scientists invited to meet by White House

Three Valley residents, Caitlin Cornwall, Research Program Manager at Sonoma Ecology Center; Lisa Micheli, CEO of Pepperwood Preserve;  and Jay Jasperse , Director of Groundwater Management at Sonoma County Water Agency; were among fourteen from Sonoma County invited by the White House to the launch... Continue

Under The Sun: Mark Newhouser, Sonoma Ecology Center

SUN: You’ve been with the Ecology Center, now as Restoration Project Manager, for a long time. How long is it? NEWHOUSER: I knew you were going to ask me that. I always forget how long. I started as a volunteer at the Garden Park, when... Continue

Schools turn out for Vintage Festival parade

Harvest festivals go back to the dawn of civilization and the Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival is just about that old. Since 1897, folks have gathered to trade produce, wine, baked goods and tall tales. It is, in fact, the oldest such festival in... Continue

Exit stage left

Members of the Transcendence Theatre Company strike the set at Jack London State Park after the final “Broadway Under the Stars” performance. The troupe played 22 outdoor shows for over 17,000 patrons during the summer season in Glen Ellen. Next up, rehearsals for “Joy To... Continue

The Sun recommends: Gallian and Harrington for City Council

Deciding which two candidates to endorse for City Council this year was difficult. Everyone running, incumbents Laurie Gallian and David Cook, and candidates Amy Harrington and Jack Wagner, are all fine people who care about this community. We've submitted questions to all of them, and... Continue
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