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Help plan Sonoma County’s next regional park

August 17, 2023
Calabazas Creek Regional Park and Open Space Preserve is a 1,290-acre future Sonoma County Regional Park nestled in the Mayacamas Mountains along Nuns Canyon Road, off Highway 12 just north of Glen Ellen. But before fully opening to the public, the park requires a significant... Continue

A new board president for La Luz

August 17, 2023
La Luz, the Springs-based resource center for Sonoma Valley’s Latino communities, announced a change of board leadership as the closing act of its annual Noche fundraising gala on August 5.   Nick Mendelson, who has served as board chairman for the last two years, handed off... Continue

Re-prioritizing the arts in Sonoma Valley schools

August 15, 2023
The public education system in the Golden State of California used to be legendary, a creative mecca in the 1950s-70s. In developing the world’s top creative economy, California was envied for Educational R&D. It prioritized students’ critical thinking skills and creativity, improved instructional methods for... Continue

Back to School Fair a big success

August 14, 2023
Ema González, volunteer with Food for All /Comida para Todos, talks with a mother at the August 12 Back to School Health and Resource Fair while her children enjoy a sensory experience with water-filled Orbeez beads. A FFA/CPT volunteer explained that fiddling with the beads... Continue

New leadership at Sonoma Community Center

August 10, 2023
Sonoma Community Center announces a new leadership team, elevating Interim Executive Director Vanessa Glamore Rognlien to permanent status and making six additions to the Board of Directors. Rognlien has been acting as Interim Executive Director for the past six months. Rognlien joined the Center’s Board... Continue

Why California wineries are embracing fire to avoid disaster

August 5, 2023
The California wine industry has been rocked by years of destructive wildfires. Now, it’s working to adapt before the next big one ignites.  By Julie Tremaine | Modern Farmer If you’ve perused a selection of California wines recently, you might have noticed something strange. There are... Continue

Sonoma Valley nonprofit news

August 4, 2023
August 1, 2023 -- The Sebastiani Theatre Foundation has welcomed three new creative talents to its board of directors. David Bolling, Conor Hagan, and Tanner Wale will help the theater diversify live programming while expanding its marketing to larger audiences, according to Jocelyn Vick, board... Continue

Under the Sun: Penny Byrd, Popo the Clown

August 2, 2023
After 42 years in costume, Penny Byrd – a.k.a. Popo the Clown – will retire after the Tuesday Night Farmers Market on August 8, where she will be honored. Here she talks with The Sun’s Anna Pier about her start, life as a beloved clown... Continue

SV Housing Group to school board: focus and collaborate

August 2, 2023
Focus on students should be the most important part of school board issues. Regrettably, the focus on the kids of Sonoma Valley was lost during the recent recall signature drive. The Sonoma Valley Housing Group has advocated for the issues of housing and social equity... Continue
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