The structure at 172 West Spain gets a lift in preparation for a new foundation. As part of the new “Hawker Place” project, the old house, along with neighboring structures at 158 and 164 West Spain, are being converted into vacation rentals. The homes were... Continue

In response to a report that 17 trees in Sonoma's Depot Park pose a safety hazard to passersby, city crews will begin trimming the stand of eucalyptus on Monday, April 11. The targeted trees, located along the Petanque and Bocce courts, will be trimmed down to 20 to 25 feet... Continue

Two years after remodeling a Patten street home into an ambitious art gallery and event space, owner Robert Coury has announced the closure of the "community creative space." His message: "It was quite literally two years ago this week that Scott and I formulated the... Continue

We're gratified to see that Governor Brown has signed a law which gradually raises the minimum wage in California to $15/hour by 2022. Joining the State of New York, California continues its role as a bellwether state, and an increase in the minimum wage in... Continue

Asparagus salad and bouillabaisse were on the menu of a special dinner prepared and served by teen members of the Stand By Me Mentoring Program. Gia Ghilarducci gave over her Depot Hotel Restaurant for the event, where teens learned what it’s like working “front of... Continue

Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation’s cancer support program, Cancer Support Sonoma, is looking for volunteers to provide a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for the clinic, including set-up for the day, checking patients in-and-out, changing linens between sessions, helping with administrative tasks and closing at the end... Continue

Jack London lived a life of adventure, traveling the world and writing about his exciting experiences. Students in grades 4 through 12 had the chance to write like Jack London and discover their own Call of the Wild in an original short story about an animal,... Continue

Second graders at Prestwood School check out the latest issue Kid Scoop News, an educational newspaper for kids. Getting the pencil-grabbing games and puzzles into the hands of students in four Sonoma Valley Schools was made possible by the Valley of the Moon Lions Club. “The... Continue

Burglars broke windows and gained entry to classrooms at Flowery Elementary School on successive nights, Thursday and Friday this past week. Louann Carlomagno told the SUN that the school's alarm system detected "movement" inside the computer lab on Thursday night and when Sheriff's department officers... Continue