Sonoma County’s ‘State of the County’ message

[caption id="attachment_93112" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Construction on O'Donnell Lane in Glen Ellen[/caption] Still dealing with the far-reaching impacts from the 2017 wildfires, Sonoma County must continue to move forward, facing challenges head-on and collaboratively. The call for "a brighter future and bolder action" was the theme of the... Continue

Older women in power

The last few years have finally seen women in responsible elected positions nationwide, moving toward a number that's more representative of their portion of the population. Nancy Pelosi, at 78, was re-elected Speaker of the House of Representatives and established her place in American history... Continue

Seeing the light at Sonoma’s First Baptist Church

Faithfully restored to their historic glory, the distinctive-stained glass windows of Sonoma's First Baptist Church are reinstalled after an extensive restoration project. The church, a recognized historical monument, was originally built as a Methodist congregation in 1851. The windows came about 5o years later. In 1903,... Continue

Pets Lifeline raises the woof

By Kira Catanzaro Since 1982, Pets Lifeline has heroically served as Sonoma Valley’s only animal shelter, rehabilitating and finding homes for stray or abandoned cats and dogs (19,000 and counting). The nonprofit, no-kill organization has been operating in an outdated, overgrown, inefficient and unsustainable facility;... Continue

The time for change is now. SDC can be the place.

Reader Opinion by Stephanie Hiller -- Australian author Ted Trainer, an advocate for a more earth-based culture, writes, “We cannot keep up the present levels of production and consumption and resource use for long… people in rich countries have these high ‘living standards’ only because... Continue

Cannabis-infused chocolates, for lovers

By Jonah Raskin Erin Gore and Karli Warner love cannabis. They also love chocolate, especially their own. Not surprisingly, the founders of Garden Society enjoy cannabis-infused chocolates all year round, and with real gusto on and around February 14, the day that has been linked... Continue

Under the Sun: David Storer, city planner

The Sun’s Anna Pier sat down with Sonoma’s new Director of Planning and Community Services, David Storer. I pick up a British accent. Yes, I was born and raised in England, in a small town near Nottingham that dates back to 1000. On this... Continue

Rotary Club’s ticket to Ireland — or $10k cash

Beth Fox, chairperson of the “Luck ‘o the Irish” raffle for Rotary Club of Sonoma Valley, supplies a bundle of raffle tickets to Kanak Raj of Sonoma’s Crown Cleaners. Raj is annually the top ticket seller for the drawing, which offers a two week trip to... Continue

Impact100 Sonoma celebrates 10 years with record membership, donation numbers

[caption id="attachment_93277" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Mayor Amy Harrington, left, presents a City of Sonoma Proclamation to co-Presidents Gera Vaz, Judith Walsh and Lynne Lancaster.[/caption] The grant-making group Impact100 Sonoma had much to celebrate at its annual meeting -- its 10 year anniversary, a record number of... Continue

SV Ed Foundation names new chief

[caption id="attachment_93282" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Mary Favaro[/caption] Following an extensive search with over 20 applicants, the Sonoma Valley Education Foundation has named Mary Favaro to serve as executive director, and Angela Ryan, as director of programs and grants. Both are longtime and highly accomplished Sonoma Valley residents, said... Continue

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