Counterpoint by Ben Boyce. The President emeritus of the North Bay Labor Council recently stated: “The labor movement can and should be focused on all issues that affect the quality of life for families: income inequality, environmental degradation, purity of our food and water, and... Continue
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Terry Leen, left, takes over from Gary Magnani as the new Commander of American Legion Jack London Post #489. Magnani served 10 years leading the post, one of Sonoma County’s most active service organizations. Leen served in the United States Air Force as a firefighter;... Continue
Sonoma Valley Hospital CEO Kelly Mather has recommended to the Sonoma Valley Health Care District Board the closure of the Hospital’s Obstetrics service in 2014. Following are excerpts from her report presented to the board last week. Sonoma Valley Hospital must continually and conscientiously address... Continue
In support of National Mentoring Month, proprietors John and Kathleen Sweazey, will donate two dollars from the sale of each bottle of Anaba wine sold at their tasting room (60 Bonneau Road, Sonoma) during the month of January. The promotion continues the Sweazey’s personal commitment... Continue
The most popular books last year at your Sonoma bookstore. Fiction “Beautiful Ruins” by Jess Walter “Where'd You Go Bernadette?” by Maria Semple “Dear Life” by Alice Munro “Orphan Master's Son” by Adam Johnson “Flight Behavior” by Barbara Kingsolver “And the Mountains Echoed” by Khaled... Continue
The Sonoma County Water Agency has received permission from the state to lower minimum flows in the upper Russian River, the first move of a battle plan against an impending drought. The change will help preserve water in Lake Mendocino and give the agency more... Continue
Sonoma Raceway lost one of its most visible and devoted staff members last year when John Cardinale, longtime vice president of media and community relations, passed away after a two-year battle with stomach cancer. Cardinale is one of nearly 11,000 people who will die from... Continue
First District Supervisor Susan Gorin has announced upcoming Sonoma Valley office hours for January and February. Constituent appointments are available Friday, January 17, and Thursday, January 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day at Sonoma City Hall. Next month's sessions are Friday, February... Continue
The best things Kristin learned, and ate, last year... Continue
Guest opinion by Jerry Bernhaut. In the December 5 issue of the “Sonoma Valley Sun,” columnist Ben Boyce called for a deeper community discussion in the aftermath of Measure B. Before we proceed, I believe we need some truth and reconciliation regarding the much publicized... Continue