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Highway 12 reopens

October 2, 2023
A month-long closure of Highway 12 between Madrone Road and Aqua Caliente Boulevard is over. Repair work on the Hooker Creek Bridge, near Cavedale, is done, and traffic is completely open in both directions. The project involved completely replacing the 120-year-old structure, forcing a complete... Continue

Under the Sun: Shannon Lee, Glen Ellen catalyst

October 2, 2023
Anticipating the annual Glen Ellen Village Fair, The Sun’s Anna Pier met with Fair Association President Shannon Lee to learn about the upcoming Fair, as well as Lee's many interests and accomplishments. How long have you been involved with the Glen Ellen Village Fair?   I've... Continue

Hate speech in public; traffic woes; big cake; and more

October 1, 2023
It’s called Zoom-bombing, and it’s out of control. Streamed meetings of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors have been so bombarded with hate speech that the county is shutting off the public microphone at most all public meetings. Through the end of the year, public... Continue

Grooving in the grove

September 28, 2023
A full house of 400 people got into the spirit at “Jack’s Bohemian Groove” on Sept. 23 at Jack London State Historic Park.  The event raised funds for the nonprofit Jack London Park Partners which has funded and operated the park on behalf of the people... Continue

Sonoma seeks nomination for ‘Treasure Artist of the Year’

September 27, 2023
Calling all art enthusiasts and community members of Sonoma! The Cultural and Fine Arts Commission (CFAC) nomination process for the prestigious 2024 Sonoma Treasure Artist of the Year Award is underway. Established in 1983, this distinguished award celebrates outstanding achievements in the performing, visual, or literary... Continue

SV Rotary club opens new grant cycle

September 27, 2023
  The Rotary Club of Sonoma Valley has opened its 2023 fall community grants cycle for local education and nonprofit organizations. “Last year, our club awarded almost $80,000 in grants to local groups, including the Sonoma Valley High School Wellness Center, Grupo Folklorico Quetzalen, Sonoma... Continue

Home pool advantage

September 25, 2023
  Josie Brown (#5) gives a high-five to Neveah Heffernon in a 15-6 Sonoma Valley High water polo win over Petaluma. The Dragons are back in a true home pool this year with the debut of the new on-campus Aquatic Center. For the many years... Continue

Impact100 Sonoma announces 2024 grants plan

September 25, 2023
In 2024, women’s collective giving organization Impact100 Sonoma—one of Sonoma Valley’s largest funders—will again offer multiple Impetus Grants of up to $25,000 to nonprofit organizations. Last year's total was a record $337,400 granted to 16 nonprofits serving Sonoma Valley. Additionally, in honor of its 15th... Continue

Moment in The Sun: pinged for charity

September 21, 2023
Over 120 guests turned up for the Sonoma Mentoring Alliance’s annual Ping Pong Tournament at Bloom Carneros on September 13.  Above, from left: Jordan Kivelstadt, Susie Gallo, Marie Bradley, and Whitney Sangiacomo enjoy the action. “The 300-plus mentees were the real winners, but the epic... Continue

Sonoma County to health officers: put your mask back on

September 19, 2023
Sonoma County’s Health Officer today issued an order requiring health care personnel to wear a mask when in patient care areas, a safety measure to be in place throughout the respiratory virus season, which runs from Nov. 1 through April 30. The order applies to... Continue
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