(By Tarney Baldinger) Our friends in Kaniv feel acutely the irony that after peacefully seeking a just government, suddenly, they face war. The atmosphere is extremely tense. They again ask not to use their names. They are proud of what they accomplished in the Maidan... Continue
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Sonoma Raceway will apply for updates to its Sonoma County use permit, which would include the ability to host non-racing activities including a four-day music festival and a winery tasting room. The new application will not propose any significant physical changes to the facility, but... Continue
You don’t have to have a dull, colorless garden just because you are transitioning your plant palette to drought tolerant species. The following bulbs and annuals are gorgeous, and are very low water users. In fact, they often survive on winter rains alone and reseed... Continue
The name on the Plaza door has changed, but that’s still Bill Dardon, 39 years in real estate and counting, behind the desk at 34 W. Spain. Actually, he’s too hyper to sit for very long. In addition to listing and selling homes, Dardon does... Continue
The results are in for the Sun's annual Readers Poll. Check out the results. Agree? Disagree? Leave a comment. Continue
At a public meeting a few weeks ago on the issue of wine tasting rooms in downtown Sonoma, the indication from members of the city council and the planning commission was that any new winery that wanted to join the club (26 and counting) would... Continue
Dickie the police dog sniffed out 50 pounds of processed marijuana, and $14,000 in cash, in the trunk of a Santa Cruz County man’s rental car on March 13. Shown: K9 officer Dickie has his own business card. When not on duty, it says, he... Continue
The Pacific Association of Professional Baseball announced the signing of 19 players to professional contracts following the league-wide open tryout on Saturday, March 15 and Sunday, March 16, at Peterson Field in Sonoma, Calif. The San Rafael Pacifics and Sonoma Stompers Baseball Clubs hosted and... Continue
“It’s been an exciting year,” says Erica Heald, who will celebrate the one-year anniversary of her boutique Perlé with a sale and reception in Saturday, March 22. It’s been a lot of work, too, “but what girl doesn’t want to play with clothes all day?”... Continue
More than 50 individuals and families have so far participated in La Luz Center’s free tax preparation service, with total refunds now topping $93,000. La Luz’s tax help, staffed by volunteers, is part of the Earn it! Keep It! Save It! Program (EKS) for low... Continue