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Film Fest announces winners, rolls credits

The Sonoma International Film Festival’s 18th edition came to a rousing close Sunday night following five spectacular days that featured a wide variety of films from around the world, infused with gourmet food and the best of local wines. “We are already looking forward to... Continue

Sonoman wins $1 million in lottery

[caption id="attachment_47872" align="alignleft" width="205"] Rogelio Espinoza's winning ticket[/caption] Sonoman Rogelio Espinoza has a lot more friends today than he did yesterday. Espinoza won $1 million on a scratch off ticket called California Black Exclusive. The amount was the largest able to be won by a player. Espinoza... Continue

SAY yes to WillMar

Tess Woodbury, a former WillMar Family Grief & Healing Center participant and current volunteer, speaks about the impact WillMar had on her after losing her mother at age seven. Her remarks came at a reception announcing that Santa Rosa-based Social Advocates for Youth will continue the... Continue

Wanted man surrenders in Glen Ellen after CHP chase

A man driving a motorcycle with stolen plates lead the CHP on a chase late Wednesday night from Rohnert Park to Glen Ellen, a 21-mile pursuit over the winding, narrow Bennett Valley and Warm Springs Roads. Once on Arnold Drive, the motorcycle began to malfunction and... Continue

Scholarships for college-bound Ag Degree students

Sonoma Valley High School students Trevor Welch, Hannah Herrick, Gabrielle Reed and Alexia Carrillo, with, at right, Andrea Davis-Cetina at her Quarter Acre Farm in Sonoma. The teens are finalists for a scholarship program, launched by Sonoma’s HWY 12 Properties (H12P), for college-bound Future Farmers... Continue

Federal judge: no tribe, no casino

A request by an Indian tribe for governmental recognition, a move that could have cleared the way for a local casino, has been denied by a federal judge. U.S. District Court Judge Edward J. Davila issued the ruling Monday against the Mishewal Wappo Tribe of... Continue

Stompers announce 2015 baseball schedule

The Sonoma Stompers begin their second season at home June 1 with a three-game series against the Pittsburg Mettle. The 78-game season, with 39 games played at Arnold Field, ends August 30. Single-game tickets go on sale April 15, while the Early Bird Discounts for... Continue

Sun’s volunteer of the year award goes to…

For her volunteer work teaching English at La Luz Center, educator Joyce Moldovan has been honored with The Sun’s second annual Spirit of the Valley Award. The award celebrates the volunteer who has provided extraordinary, unpaid service over a significant period of time to a... Continue

Film festival in the spotlight

The directorial debut of British actor Alan Rickman, the period drama “A Little Chaos, with Kate Winslet, will open the 18th annual Sonoma International Film Festival on Wednesday March 25. Some 100 films later, on March 29, the festival closes with a special event screening... Continue
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