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Announcing the Principal of Flowery Elementary School

The Sonoma Valley Unified School District has announced that Jim Evans has been selected as the next Principal at Flowery Elementary School starting July 1, 2026. Mr. Evans brings deep experience in bilingual education, a strong commitment to students and families, and a genuine excitement... Continue

Recapping SVHS 2024-2025 Sports Season

By Steven Serafini Sonoma Valley Sun Sports Editor  Photo above: Remy Harrison (left), who became the first Dragon swimmer to qualify for the CIF State Championship Meet, joined with teammates (left to right) Maya Garcia, Alegria Silvi and Charlotte King-Thomas - submitted photo While the... Continue

Katy Byrne: Here Today, Gone Tomorrow

And Then a Poppy Blooms Death comes like a thief in the night, stealing everything you cherish.  I just found out a beloved friend of 30 years passed away quickly. I was thinking it was about time we had our yearly coffee chat. I emailed... Continue

Orange Lawn – An Historic Building in Armstrong Estates

The Sonoma Valley Historical Society has shared the history of one of Sonoma's most historic homes. Another little known National Register Property in the city of Sonoma is Orange Lawn, its building style Late Victorian Italianate. The significance is for a representative example of Italianate... Continue

Kars4Kids Ads Banned in California

Judge rules K4K Does False Advertising By David Bolling  Kars4Kids, the New Jersey-based charity that has infected national airwaves for 20 years with a promotional jingle once described by comedian and social analyst John Oliver as “the corona virus of TV commercials,” has been banned... Continue

Democracy Grows In Sonoma,  Part 2

By Jim Bohar The City Council election is scheduled for November 3, 2026 to elect one member from districts 1, 3 and 5 for four year terms to 2030. The nomination period for candidate registration is Monday, July 13, 2026 through Friday, August 7 at... Continue

Steven Serafini: A Life of Family and Sports

Steven Serafini Sonoma Valley Sun Sports Editor While settling in as the inaugural Sports Editor of the Sonoma Valley Sun, I’m steadily gaining traction to navigate the different avenues I’ll be taking in covering the sports scenes throughout the Valley of the Moon. My coverage... Continue