Jeanette Black, 96, of Sonoma, passed away May 9, 2016. Dana Edward Fay, 68, of Glen Ellen, passed away May 23, 2016. Carolyn Roemer Hansen, 66, of Sonoma, passed away May 30, 2016. Lorraine Kathleen Hardcastle, 62, of Sonoma, passed away May 11, 2016. Frederick... Continue

The infamous Blue Moon Saloon is getting a facelift -- it always did look better at 1 a.m. -- as new owners prepare to relaunch the locals' dive as a destination bar with craft cocktails. 'The Starling' is due in early July, as designer Anthony Laurino,... Continue

This is a big step, no? I guess. I’m so busy I’m just taking one thing off my plate. I’m a writer, did you know? Last year I published my first novel. I read it to my fourth grade class. Some of them asked me... Continue

The candidates for First District Supervisor “seem to be aware of the severity of the housing crisis,” says long-time affordable-housing professional David Brigode of Sonoma. “But the proof is in their ability to stand up to the special interests profiting from this crisis." Incumbent Susan... Continue

Meet Nani! Nani is a 2 year old black with tan female Terrier mix. She is not only beautiful, she is a love! She has a personality that will keep you smiling. Nani is an active girl who loves to go on walks and who... Continue

A Sonoma man who shot at his wife and then threatened to have a shootout with police Saturday afternoon surrendered after a SWAT team approached the suspect’s residence with an armored personnel carrier. Timothy P. Deschenes, 55, was arrested without incident after exiting his home in the 400... Continue

Heather Morgan | Special to The Sun I love summer. Especially summer in Sonoma, where this tiny city is alive with celebrations, farmers markets, and school kids out and about enjoying all the great offerings of this amazing community. Theater, art, sports, camps, internships, you... Continue

Opinion by Ben Boyce While the national media attention is consumed with the fascinating and unprecedented presidential election, we have a consequential election right here in Sonoma County for our most powerful political body, the Board of Supervisors. The two races that will determine the... Continue

By Joanne Sanders | Special to The Sun Graduating from high school or college often means parties, gifts, and gatherings with friends and families. For those graduating from high school, it’s a time of transition to adulthood and for those graduating from college it’s time to... Continue