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So you want to sell weed for a living…

To assist aspiring cannabis entrepreneurs, Sonoma County Cannabis Program launches in May with an overview of  permit, taxation, and compliance issues for the emerging industry. The eight-part workshop “Dirt to Dispensary” is designed to assist cannabis businesses in preparing permit applications for the July 1... Continue

Sassarini names new principal

The new principal at Sassarini Elementary School in the fall will be a graduate of the school who is currently vice principal at Sonoma Valley High School, Andrew Ryan. “Sassarini is where education all began for me,” Ryan said. “Now I get a chance to... Continue

It’s time to start the vegetable garden!

Lydia Constantini | For The Sun -- We’ve had a bit of a slow, wet start, but here we are at the jumping off point for our spring and summer vegetable gardens. Let’s get going! Soil Preparation This is perhaps the single most important exercise in... Continue

Under the Sun: Steve Carara, volunteer farmer

Interview by Anna Pier When I arrived at the Sonoma Garden Park on Seventh Street East to talk with Steve, I found him pushing a wheelbarrow full of broccoli starts, followed by his dogs, a black Lab and a Chihuahua. What is your role here... Continue

14 tips for sustainable gardening

With the climate crisis looming, the good news is there are simple steps you can take in your own backyard and garden that can reduce carbon emissions, and even capture carbon, while also nourishing your soil, conserving water, and fostering a healthy eco-system that attracts... Continue

Mike Thompson’s Sonoma Town Hall

Flanked by representatives of local government and services, Representative Mike Thompson (D, 5th District) hit hard on topics of health care, immigration, Trump’s appointees, tax cuts, the budget, and Federal funding for state and county programs at his town hall meeting Thursday. Pictured from left: Sonoma... Continue

Doctor’s orders: take a hike

If your doctor feels you need some fresh air and a little exercise, the prescription just might be a walk in the park. Side effects may include improved health, contentment and an urge to stop and smell the flowers, in more ways than one. The... Continue

At peace in the garden

My latest writing theme focuses on the language of flowers or plant symbolism. In my first article I designed a little love garden. It was a pink fluffy sketch filled with flowers we associate with romance and love. Last time I explored the world plants... Continue

Sonoma Little League update

Photo: Carson Smith (Bears) and Finn Parker (Angels) duke it out during their recent matchup at Paul’s Field. Parker won the battle, striking out Smith in the first inning, but Smith won the war as he connected later in the game for a Grand Slam leading... Continue
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