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Sun on the Street: Dog names

August 1, 2023
Our inquiring photographer walks through Sonoma and asks locals and tourists alike fun questions about themselves and the town!  Question: What is the name of your dog and why did you choose that name?  Carey Atwood, Sonoma:  My dog is Buddy.  He is two years... Continue

Under the Sun: Francisco Kilgore, aspiring journalist

July 31, 2023
Aspiring journalist, nonprofit worker, and local radio host, the people-curious Kilgore will attend the Columbia School of Journalism this fall. The Sun’s Anna Pier checks in. How did you get into interviewing people?   For my senior thesis in anthropology at George Washington University on... Continue

Sonoma’s Mental Health Hub names clinical director

July 31, 2023
Hanna Center announced the selection of its new Clinical Director of the Community Mental Health Hub at Hanna, Noeli Cardenas Zamora, M.A. LMFT. “Noeli’s extensive experience in many aspects of the mental health field and her deep commitment to helping those most vulnerable in our... Continue

Fairmont Sonoma workers go to Paris to appeal to French CEO

July 27, 2023
Employees at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn, a property operated by the French hotel giant Accor, traveled from Sonoma to Paris to appeal for fair treatment in meetings with the Accor CEO, French politicians and local hotel workers Workers at Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn (and... Continue

A visit to Sidecar Juicebar in Sonoma

July 24, 2023
By Jonathan Farrell -- With over 30 beverages to offer, Sidecar Juicebar is directly across the alleyway from Murphy’s Pub. Whether it’s something made with greens such as “KaleKenny” or an elixir called “Cork Cloud” Sidecar Juicebar has more selections than Ireland has counties. Offering... Continue

A new funding source to spark new solutions

July 24, 2023
The Sonoma Valley Catalyst Fund is offering Reimagine Grants of up to $100,000 to local organizations and nonprofits with an ambitious goal of sparking brand-new concepts and ideas to solve complex local issues. With funding of up to $100,000 per project, each Reimagine Grant is... Continue

Simply the best

July 21, 2023
Maxine Jones was a founding member of En Vogue, the bad-ass girl group that ruled the R&B/pop charts in the nineties. July 28-30, she’ll bring her solo tour, A Love Letter to Tina Turner, to a day of outdoor art, food, and music. Each day... Continue

‘Prescribed burn’ smokes up Sonoma Valley

July 20, 2023
A prescribed 90-acre burn in the southern Sonoma Valley unexpectedly sent an alarming flow of smoke throughout the area and into Napa on Wednesday.  “The predicted conditions – the way the smoke was flowing — changed during the operation,” said Wendy Coy of Audubon Canyon... Continue

Sebastiani Theatre adds board members

July 20, 2023
The Sebastiani Theatre Foundation has welcomed three new creative talents to its board of directors.  [caption id="attachment_129973" align="aligncenter" width="512"] From left to right, back row: Ryan Snow, David Bolling, Roger Rhoten, Tanner Walle, Conor Hagen; Middle row: Joyce Moldovan, Tony Ginesi, Jocelyn Vick; Front Row:... Continue
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