Ash Wednesday on the go

With busy schedules and hurried lives who has time to attend church services for Lent? Understanding the pace of today’s high tech world, Pastor Matthew Pearson thought it best to bring church to the people. He and his staff were available to provide blessed ashes... Continue

Are you ready, legally and otherwise, for romance? A questionnaire

Name: __________________________ (Check all that apply) Gender Identification Female Male Cis Male Cis Femae LGBTQ Other Stop trying to define me Status Married Single Divorced Friend with Benefits Promiscuous Monogamous Reasonably Faithful Meh Sexual History Celibate, but not necessarily by choice Sexting Experimented... Continue

Hero Awards for area’s first responders

[caption id="attachment_86298" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Rep. Mike Thompson presents Sonoma Valley Fire and Rescue his Public Safety Hero Award.[/caption] U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) presented his annual Public Safety Hero Award to the teams of first responders that battled the October wildfires. Traditionally,Thompson honors one law enforcement officer... Continue

Next generation restaurateur is on a roll

Miranda Ives avoided the restaurant business as long as she could. But destiny, as expressed by the simple perfection of an artisan sausage, finally won out. “I grew up as a Plaza restaurant kid,” says the effusive proprietor of Sonoma’s Hare & Hatter Sausage Emporium.... Continue

Chinese New Year — a celebration of heritage

By Pat Carter | Special to The Sun The Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, starts this year on Friday, February 16, 2018. It remains the most important holiday for families in China, and is celebrated by more than a billion people... Continue

Under the Sun: Madolyn Agrimonti, Mayor of Sonoma

You’ve been on the City Council since 2014. Now that you’re Mayor, how do you like it, and how is it different? I love it! I’m having fun. The difference in being Mayor is you can reach out beyond what you usually do as a... Continue

‘Best of Sonoma Valley’ — Readers Poll

Share your picks to help decide this year’s champs! Poll closed. Continue

Romance advice for the modern world

Dear Emily, The “#MeToo” movement has me confused. How do I indicate interest in a woman without offending her? I don’t know what to do or say. -- Confused Dear Confused, What a challenge you've given me! I can think of hundreds of things I... Continue

Senior Projects keep high schoolers busy

Completing a Senior Project is a ritual, and a graduation requirement, for every senior at Sonoma Valley High School. As part of the semester-long assignment, students are expected to write a related research paper and present a public presentation about the project. So how’s it... Continue

Hanna High School principal to transition to new role

Hanna Boys Center announced today that effective August 15, Dennis Crandall, principal of its Archbishop Hanna High School, will take on a new role in the organization’s Development Department. Crandall, who has served as principal of the school since 2004 and has led the high school... Continue

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