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69 years in Sonoma: Rosemarie Pedranzini

Under The Sun -- Q and A You've lived here for some time, Rosemarie. How long exactly? I've been here since I was ten years old. We moved here 69 years ago from San Francisco, where my father worked as a candy-maker. And where in... Continue

Homeless in Sonoma

By Will Shonbrun According to the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (2013) there are close to two million people who experience homelessness in our country each year. Closer to home, there were approximately 4,280 homeless individuals counted in the 2013 Sonoma County Homeless Census &... Continue

A promising start for The Class of 2019

John Kelly | Special to the Sun As a birthday gift to myself this year I spoke at “Career Day” at Adele Harrison Middle School in Sonoma. I always find it rewarding to talk with students about their plans for the future. But this year,... Continue

A Sense of Place

At a recent talking heads (albeit with visible bodies attached) event labeled, “A Community Conversation,” the opening question thrown out to the audience was, “What does Sonoma mean to you?” to be answered in a few words or a short phrase. I thought about it... Continue

SV Hospital Foundation ‘Pulse’ award

Lorrie Hohorst and Gerry Brinton are the recipients of the 2015 Pulse Award, honored for their dedication, commitment, community involvement, philanthropy and leadership. They were honored by Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation for their outstanding service during the 10th Annual Celebration of Women event. Lorrie Hohorst has always been involved... Continue

Craft beer continues reign at Sonoma Raceway

[caption id="attachment_52071" align="alignright" width="211"] Last year, at Sonoma Raceway, was the first time in about six years dad had a beer. (Sarah Stierch)[/caption] The first time I visited Sonoma Raceway, for IndyCar practice last year, I was surprised by two things: 1) the quality of... Continue

BYOB: Olive & Vine launches Cellar Nights

[caption id="attachment_47948" align="aligncenter" width="420"] BYOB - Cellar Night starts at Olive & Vine[/caption] Starting this Thursday, Olive & Vine is offering free corkage on wines that guests bring with them to dinner. The restaurant is encouraging guests to bring vintage Sonoma wines, specifically those that are... Continue

Where in Sonoma?

Do you know where this picture was taken? Find out for sure in this week's Sun, on the street Thursday, May 28. Continue

What we can learn from the Basque Department of Peace

Exclusive to the Sun by Georgia Kelly Our Praxis Peace Institute group now studying at the Mondragón Cooperatives in Spain had a special session with Jonan Fernandez, the Director of the Basque Department of Peace. Fernandez was one of the principle negotiators in forging peace... Continue
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