A healthy donation

Team members of Napa’s In-Shape Health Club present a $5,000 donation to the Community Foundation of Sonoma County, money raised after the fires from sales of "Attitude of Gratitude" t-shirts. An additional $5,000 was presented to Napa Valley Community Foundation. All 70 statewide In-Shape Health... Continue

Under the Sun: Daniel Kahn, from homeless to shelter manager

So you have lived at The Haven? Yes. It was the turning point for me. In March 2015 we had nothing left and nowhere to go. The other shelters split families up. But The Haven took me, my wife and our teenage son in... Continue

A show of community spirit

The Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation has named Nancy Lilly and Maggie Haywood the recipients of its annual Pulse Award, awarded each year to outstanding Sonoma Valley women who have made significant contributions to the community through volunteerism and philanthropy. “Our two honorees exemplify the generous and... Continue

Clear your clutter, shift your life

By Kari Wishingrad | Sonoma Valley Sun A new year seems to always bring optimistic energy for creating a more satisfying, rewarding and joyous life for the days and months to come. How is it going for you so far? Have you made a list... Continue

SV Community Health Center seeks Latino/Latina board members

Applicants of Latino descent can be bilingual, speak English only or Spanish only. Interpreters available if needed. Incentives for patient applicants: pay for home internet, babysitter and more. For any questions about applying or/incentives, please call 939-6070 or email [email protected] Continue

Total wellness? Don’t forget to get your finances in shape

By Bonnie Lee -- When we think of wellness, we usually think in terms of physical health, mental health, and spiritual well-being. Things material: especially money, are eschewed – thought to be crass and worldly. But don’t be so quick to turn your nose up... Continue

Options for fruitless olive trees

Karen Boness | The Sonoma Garden -- Olive trees (Olea europaea) are icons of the water wise garden in Northern California. They are immensely popular in drought tolerant landscape design. What’s not to like about these sun-loving, evergreen gems? They save money on the water... Continue

Council to rule on affordable housing project

A Sonoma neighborhood group opposed to a 48-unit affordable housing complex – the Altamira Family Apartments proposed for 20269 Broadway – will take its case to the Sonoma City Council on January 29. Nearby resident Lynn Fisk-Watts has lodged an appeal Sonoma Planning Commission’s November 9... Continue

Laps for the cause

More than 400 turned out for John’s March Against Stomach Cancer on Saturday, walking the track at Sonoma Raceway to raise more than $20,000 for the cause. Walkers, runners and even dogs enjoyed walking the 2.52-mile, 12-turn road course on foot during the event, which... Continue

Wellness and Cannabis: It works for me, could it work for you?

By Karli Warner | Special to The Sun As the sun begins to rise on adult-use cannabis in California, many “canna-curious,” folks are warming up to the plant as a wellness alternative. As one such formerly canna-curious gal, I’ve chosen to share how I have... Continue

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