Blowing in the Wind – A Selma Pilgrimage

Mike Smith | Special to The Sun They came from everywhere. Unitarians, a huge contingency of identical T-shirts, row after row standing in the sun inching forward towards the bridge. “We’re here from all over the world. You know, Viola Liuzzo, who was killed by... Continue

Hitchhiking hound reunited with ungrateful owner

Dear readers: While I was down in Westlake Village recently, I came upon a little dog that was trying to merge onto 101 northbound on foot -- dangerously close to my friend’s Subaru -- so I quickly snatched the little hairy pooch up from the... Continue

An existential threat?

In his March address before a joint session of Congress, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke of the “existential threat” that Iran posed against his country. In response, Congress intensified its push for military intervention to destroy this enemy. The phrase became a buzz words... Continue

‘Green’ is the new black

[gallery columns="2" size="medium" ids="48068,48069,48070,48071"] A dress made of cookie boxes? A gown sewn of straws and drink wrappers? Couture composed of used tea bags, or magazines, maybe a bathroom rug? It’s time to talk trash for the Sonoma Community Center’s fifth annual Trashion Fashion show,... Continue

Hitchhiking hound reunited with ungrateful owner

Dear readers: While I was down in Westlake Village recently, I came upon a little dog that was trying to merge onto 101 northbound on foot -- dangerously close to my friend's Subaru -- so I quickly snatched the little hairy pooch up from the... Continue

Does this stress make me look fat?

Hello Sonoma, it's time I let you in on a little secret. It's not the clothes that are making you look fat, it's all the stress. It may come as no surprise to you that stress has an effect on your health, but did you... Continue

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

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