What is George McKale -- Sonoma City Historian and Sun columnist -- doing in the Sinai, and why does he need a bodyguard? Continue

(By Laura Lee Cole) Stepping lightly through the doors of Sonoma Conservatory of Dance in October of last year, young Elizaveta Glushkova stood quietly poised by the side of her family-host, Liz Lonie, and calmly surveyed her new dance school. At 14 years of age,... Continue

Sonoma Valley Hospital is ranked among the 15 safest hospitals in the country by Consumer Reports. The results of a survey of 2,591 hospitals in 50 states are in the magazine’s May issue. “We are delighted to receive this news because we value patient safety... Continue

There are big screen movies, 3-D movies and movie experiences that jump right off the screen. The 17th Annual Sonoma International Film Festival, April 2-6, features several immersive, big night events including the screening of “Born in Chicago,” a documentary about how white teenage musicians... Continue

The 17th Annual Sonoma International Film Festival is holding a casting call – for volunteers. The ambitious event, April 2-6, relies on the help of several hundred volunteers to greet visitors, work the parties and screenings, provide hospitality for filmmakers, and help with pre-festival production.... Continue

Better make that order to-go: The cop cars parked outside might have been a clue, but a shoplifting suspect picked the wrong spot for a cup of coffee when he wandered into Starbucks on March 21. A deputy noticed that the man looked like the... Continue

Integrated Pest Management, which encourages home gardeners to reduce their dependence on chemicals for pest control, is the topic of the April 3 meeting of the Valley of the Moon Garden Club. Guest speaker Anne Lowings will discuss “Good Bugs/Bad Bugs” at 7 p.m. at... Continue