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Cinco de Mayo ‘Celebration of Unity’ draws 4,000

La Luz Center‘s Cinco de Mayo celebration on Sunday, May 7 was a powerful “Celebration of Unity” in recognition of the broadening challenges faced by Sonoma’s immigrant community. Over 4,000 people attended, making it one of Sonoma’s best-attended Cinco events in recent years. “It was... Continue

Hot on the trail

The Rotary Club of Sonoma Valley is always lending hands-on help to projects around the Valley. Here, a crew performs some much needed maintenance on the Rattlesnake Cut-off, linking the Sonoma Overlook and Montini trails. Pictured, from left: Dave Waldron, Dave Pier, Wayne Schake, Cam Fraser, Fred... Continue

‘Community All-Star’ honored by Hanna Boys Center

In recognition of 25 years of service to Hanna Boys Center, Mary Jo Potter has been named the 2017 winner of the Hanna Community All-Star Award. “It’s a great honor to have been selected to receive this award for my work at Hanna,” Potter said.... Continue

May 11: Job Fair at SDC

The Sonoma Developmental Center will host a Job Fair on Thursday, May 11, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the SDC Gymnasium. Human Resource personnel and Hiring Managers will be on site to answer questions about vacancies and career opportunities. Part time, full time and... Continue

Dog of the Week

From Pets Lifeline: Meet Coceta! Coceta is a two-year-old black and tan female German Shepherd mix. She was left here in our dog yard several weeks ago, and we are still learning about her. She has a sweet disposition and seems to have been cared for... Continue

Sonoma Valley death notices

Donald Bergleen Anderson, 87, of Sonoma, passed away April 9, 2017. Norman Doyle Bird, 93, of Sonoma, passed away March 31, 2017. Dr. Hugh Winslow Burrell, 90, of Santa Rosa, passed away April 10, 2017. Christopher Chernobieff, Jr., 29, of Eldridge, passed away April 17,... Continue

Marching for climate change in Washington D.C.

On Earth Day, I joined over 40,000 people in Washington DC for the March for Science.   I marched in solidarity for the advancement of science and to further the pursuit of progress in this field. Because of recent events including the rollback of environmental protections,... Continue

Who says a room has to be indoors?

By Kati Kelly | Sun Style -- Some of my favorite memories are of nights spent under the stars. Barbecues that stretch long into the evening. Dinners under the warm glow of stringed party lights in trees. Nights spent cozied up next to a fire... Continue