40 years in 800 square feet

Every picture tells a story. To reflect the saga of Sonoma’s Broadway Market, a historic mainstay at the ‘four corners’ intersection, it takes a mural 12 feet tall and 60 feet wide. Artist Dave Gordon puts the finishing touches on the project, commemorated April 15... Continue

COPIA — The Museum of Self-Importance

Napa’s COPIA has been sold, hopefully to house something more tangible than false promises. Built on that particular Napa Valley terroir of ego and self-importance, the facility opened in 2001, dedicated to “the discovery, understanding, and celebration of wine, food and the arts in American... Continue

Springs’ highway improvements get symbolic start

Breaking ground on the Highway 12 sidewalk project are Jennifer Gray and Pat Gilardi from Supervisor Gorin’s office, Rich Lee of the Springs Community Alliance, former Supervisor Valerie Brown, First District Supervisor Susan Gorin, Tom O’Kane and Susan Klaussen, Sonoma County Public Works Department, and... Continue

Former Uncle Patty’s to become a new restaurant

By Gina Cuclis Considered to be the biggest eyesore in the Springs, the former Uncle Patty's at 15 Boyes Boulevard near the Sonoma Mission Inn, next year will be transformed into an upscale pizza restaurant. The owner, Karen Waikiki, has drawn up plans that involve tearing... Continue

Four drought tolerant plants with orange flowers

Orange is a happy color. It is associated with good health, vitality and vitamin C. But according to some research, the color orange can also be considered “abrasive and crass.” I’ve had just as many clients specifically ask for plants with orange colored flowers as... Continue

Where in Sonoma?

Can you guess where this photo was snapped? Find out in Thursday's Sonoma Sun. Continue

Hugh Leeman opening at Patz & Hall

Art and wine lovers visited Patz & Hall Winery on Saturday evening to celebrate the opening of San Francisco artist Hugh Leeman's new exhibition of paintings and mixed media works. The works will be on display at the winery from now until July 5. Photos... Continue

Friends of Maxwell Park gather for tour

About 40 community members gathered on Saturday at the first tour conducted by Friends of Maxwell Farm Park, a group formed by historian/professor Larry Davis. The two-hour walking tour began in the parking lot, and traversed all sections of the park. First stop was along... Continue

Stompers seeking host families for players

[caption id="attachment_48997" align="alignnone" width="442"] From left to right: Matt Marquis, Liz McDonald, Scott Garner, Lindsey McDonald and Matt Hibbert, pose for a photo on the field before a 2014 Stompers home game. Both Lindsey and Liz are eager to be host “moms” again this season.... Continue

Commission to Williams-Sonoma: Bring us a better plan

Sonoma's Planning Commission told Williams-Sonoma officials Thursday night that if the retailer wants changes to its permitted use, it must come back with a solid parking mitigation plan. The store, part of the highly successful retail chain, sought approval for changes of use at the... Continue

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