Johanna Berthoud, 85, of Sonoma, passed away July 29, 2016. Clara M. Bock, 83, of Sonoma, passed away July 1, 2016. Kenneth L. Dailey, 79, of Sonoma, passed away July 19, 2016. Theodore Michael Duffy, 55, of Sonoma, passed away July 13, 2016. Lynette Feeney-Burns,... Continue

Store expansion and a gas station at the corner Safeway is proposing a 15,000 square foot store expansion directly to the east of the current building: new parking to the east, in front of the expanded area of up to 250 spaces total; and a... Continue

With guests in neon and hosts in dayglow, this year’s “Noche de La Luz” fundraiser was an extravaganza of color and light. The result was a beautiful shade of green – the August 6 bash at the Sonoma Veterans Building raised over $450,000 for the La... Continue

(By Linda Blum | Sonoma Valley Sun) -- As far back as the time when the memories of Sonoma as a Mexican pueblo, and of the Bear Flag Revolt were still fresh, and when many new settlers were coming from the east, there was an education system... Continue

The City of Sonoma’s Cultural and Fine Arts Commission is seeking nominations for the 2016 Sonoma Treasure Artist of the Year Award. First awarded in 1983, the Sonoma Treasure is selected and recognized for outstanding achievement in a chosen artistic medium including the performing, visual,... Continue

Segments of 18 Sonoma streets will be smoothed and sealed in two months of work -- formally known as the 2016 Citywide Slurry Seal pavement restoration project -- starting August 11. According to The Department of Public Works, the timeline calls for: crack sealing will precede the Slurry... Continue

By Sarah Ford | Special to The Sun During the 15 years I homeschooled my three children in Sonoma, we sometimes got curious looks as we were out and about on weekdays. “Home sick?” people might ask, taking a step back. Or, with a wink,... Continue

The City of Sonoma used to lead the rest of the county by example. Its commitment to affordable housing was solid and substantial, it was the first city to enact a living wage, its position on the environment was progressive, and it took pride in... Continue

‘Caution’ signs will be posted at all 10 public beaches along the Russian River after water tests by the Sonoma County Department of Health Services (DHS) indicated the presence of blue-green algae toxins. Though the river remains open for recreational use, the DHS warns that,... Continue