My brother Larry thought Mom was a good mother, but he had a different childhood than we did. My sisters were convinced otherwise: Carleen complained Mom was thoughtless and self-centered, Betty resented her for abandoning us, and Claudia simply thought she was weak—all of which... Continue
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by Nadia Lathan This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. An ornate balcony or quirky garage door might be in reach for more Californians as homeowners associations across the state are being forced to govern without the power of exorbitant fees to enforce... Continue
The City of Sonoma has finalized the acquisition of two local apartment properties, safeguarding 18 affordable housing units in the community for at least the next 55 years. Although the city has approved hundreds of Affordable Housing units over the past 40 years, many of... Continue
Help keep the SUN shining at our fall fundraiser this Thursday! The fun begins at 5:30 at Mayo Family Winery in Glen Ellen, 13101 Hwy 12. Enjoy some wine, snacks, and good conversation, plus music by the celebrated Sean Carscadden. Supporting local journalism and media... Continue
Don’t swat. That’s the advice. But when a yellowjacket starts buzzing around like a tiny whirling drone on a mission, all you want to do is swat. Get away from me! Primal instinct? Swatting just makes them mad. These scary yellow-and-black striped torpedoes show up... Continue
The idea of Samsara generates considerable confusion, an ironic condition since the essence of Samsara is confusion. Although we humans are a clever lot, there’s far more that we do not know or understand than there is that we do. We are profoundly ignorant. In... Continue
The City of Sonoma’s Traffic Safety Committee will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers (177 First Street West, Sonoma) to discuss and consider a proposed Go Sonoma project amendment. The amendment would add a Bike Boulevard on Third Street West to better... Continue
SDC Demolition By Norman Gilroy Sonoman Norman Gilroy is an architect and urban planner who has worked locally and around the world. One of many projects he designed is Larkspur Landing. An activist, he spearheaded the “Cows Not Casinos” campaign, and organized the successful opposition... Continue
Same Plan? Different Plan? How/When Will This Ever End? By David Bolling With illustrated display panels circling the perimeter of the Altimira Middle School gymnasium, clots of friends in deep conversation, and a crowd cresting at least 100, the scene of a long-anticipated scoping session... Continue
By Anna Pier Sonoma's own – and beloved - independent pharmacy, Adobe Drugs, was burglarized in the early morning of Friday October 3. Pharmacist and proprietor Aman Garg told the SUN, "I'm just heartbroken – that's all I know." He added, "I trust people." Explaining... Continue