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Planners approve new life for Sebastiani Theatre

By David Bolling | For The Sun Not long ago I fell asleep in my living room while innocently driving a small hole into the beating heart of the Sebastiani Theatre. There was particular irony in that act because I sit on the board of... Continue

Sonoma Council re-opens door for hotel developer fee waiver

So what exactly happened at the Sonoma City Council meeting of December 6, to hear Kenwood Investment’s appeal to not pay the required housing impact fees for its downtown hotel project? A lot of complicated talk happened, resulting in city staff going off to work... Continue

Sandwich shop debuts in Sonoma

  By Jonathan Farrell -- Business was busy and “brisket” this week at the newly opened Sourdough & Co. sandwich shop at Sonoma’s Marketplace Shopping Center. One of the many sandwiches offered is a beef brisket on fresh baked bread. In fact, the bread is... Continue

Nominate the ‘Arts Educator of the Year’

The inaugural Sonoma County Arts Educator of the Year Award recognizes significant contributions to arts education. This new award seeks to honor professional arts educators working with the K-12 population over an extended period of time including, but not limited to, arts and classroom teachers... Continue

Fun, free winter reading programs at the library

Cozy up with a good book and join Sonoma County Library’s Winter Reading and Mock Caldecott programs.  The Winter Reading Challenge involves completing reading activities to win a limited-edition pop-it flyer or an insulated lunch bag. Those who complete 16 activities will also be entered... Continue

Don’t rate school only by test scores

I am saddened to read about poor student achievement in Sonoma Valley. I believe that this is because middle income families cannot afford to live in Sonoma, and those who can afford local market-rate housing often send their kids to private schools. Therefore our student... Continue

SV School District to expand, prioritize arts curriculum

By Connie Schlelein | Sonoma Valley Sun -- Something unusual happened at the SVUSD School Board Meeting; ripples of excitement occurred as the Strategic Arts Education Plan was presented by Co-Chairs of Creative Bridges, Cheryl Coldiron and myself, Connie Schlelein.  During the public comments, enthusiastic... Continue

Winter Celebration returns to the Springs

The 2023 Winter Celebration in the Springs returns on Saturday, December 23, from 1-3pm, at 22 Boyes Blvd. (at the Post Office lot).  The family-friendly event hosted by the Springs MAC in partnership with Sonoma Immigrant Services with additional support from the Fairmont Sonoma  Mission... Continue

What’s your special wish?

Sun on the Street: This holiday season, what is your personal, special wish? Dwight, Sonoma I have lived here (Sonoma) for 31 years. Let’s have peace on earth. Stop the wars. That is my personal wish. Why can’t we do it? Jenny Copeland, Sonoma I... Continue
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