By Anna Pier | Sonoma Valley Sun -- Six elected officials and two government staffers couldn’t put Highway 37 together again. The panel re-hashed the problems of traffic and flooding, touched on privatization and public-private partnerships, responded in brief to a few public questions, and wrapped... Continue

“Due to unforeseen circumstances…” Melissa Canaday opened her moving testimonial at the Sonoma Overnight Support fundraising luncheon in Burlingame Hall on May 13 with these words. She praised The Haven shelter, operated by S.O.S., where she was able to shower, wash her clothes and get... Continue

Noah Giovannelli of the Bears launches a double to the wall, as catcher Julian Brenek and Trevor Dwelly look on. Standings as of 5/16 W     L Falcons       17     0 Bears           12   5 Angels         11   6 Mustangs       8     9 Cardinals       7   10 Tigers           7   10 Red... Continue

Sonoma Valley’s nonprofit sector is surprisingly big but the needs it addresses are even bigger, according to a new study released by Sonoma Valley Fund. The report shows that nonprofits are challenged to serve a population that is growing, graying, diversifying and becoming less equal. “This research... Continue

Thirteen Sonoma Valley moms share what they've learned along the way, what they might have done differently and how they're like their own mother.  Dulce Silvi What has motherhood taught you? Motherhood has taught me to always give it all you've got, cherish every second, and... Continue

By Sarah Ford | Sonoma Sun -- The founders of Mother’s Day would undoubtedly be dismayed at the commercialization of this holiday, and the lack of awareness about its roots. There were actually several Mother’s Days. The first -- Mother’s Work Day -- was founded in... Continue

The public is invited to the monthly meeting of the Springs Community Alliance on Thursday evening, May 18, for a panel discussion on “The Greening of the Springs”. Panelists will include: Holland Gistelli from the Sonoma Ecology Center who will talk about the SEC’s water conservation... Continue

The Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau led Sonoma Valley’s travel and tourism community in “National Travel Rally Day” on Tuesday,part of the 24th annual United States Travel Association’s National Travel and Tourism Week. The SVB also announced four local industry awards as part of gathering of... Continue

Throughout the month of May, Sonoma Valley Hospital’s Women’s Health Center will offer no-cost mammograms for uninsured and underinsured Sonoma Valley women over the age of 40. The screening program, known as Project Pink, is made available as a community service through a special grant... Continue