Investigators have determined the July 22 cause of the “Wragg Fire” was exhaust from an idling car contacting dry grass. The fire, now 100% contained, burned 8,051 acres, destroyed 2 outbuildings, damaged 4 outbuildings, and 1 residence. The fire was reported 2:24 p.m. on July 22... Continue

Local elected representatives will host a Town Hall meeting focused on the future of the Sonoma Developmental Center on August 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Altimira Middle School. The Eldridge facility is slated to close by the end of 2016. Sponsored by State Senator Mark McGuire, Assemblymember... Continue

Registration for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley co-ed junior basketball league, for incoming K-2nd graders, is now underway. The season runs August 26 through October 14, with practice on Mondays and games on Wednesdays. The cost is $120. Financial assistance is available.... Continue

[caption id="attachment_56088" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Raechelle Medellin and Yan Wang were set to be married on August 8. Yan Wang died in a car accident in Sonoma the night prior to the wedding.[/caption] One man died and another is seriously injured after a car crash late... Continue

Death notices: Frederick Francis Bartfeld, 92, of Sonoma, passed away July 10, 2015. Robert Kevin Connolly, 82, of Sonoma, passed away July 25, 2015. Marjorie Anne Gauss, 90, of Sonoma, passed away July 22, 2015. Ennid Roberts Gmelch, 91, of Sonoma, passed away July 17,... Continue

Do you know where this photo was taken? The answer is in the current issue of The Sun. Just a few of the places you can find it: Sonoma and Glen Ellen Markets; Sonoma and Boyes Hot Springs post offices (in newsbox);  Safeway (outside, newsbox);... Continue

With the assistance and support of the Sonoma Valley Historical Society, the City of Sonoma has been designated ‘Preserve America Community’ by the White House. The special status honors communities that protect and celebrate their heritage, use their historic assets for economic development, encourage people... Continue

[caption id="attachment_56000" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Caitlyn & friends posted this photo on Twitter overlooking the Mayacamas Mountains in Glen Ellen[/caption] Reality show star and athlete, Caitlyn Jenner retreated to Glen Ellen in this weekend's episode of "I Am Cait." According to the Petaluma Argus Courier, Jenner... Continue