A hole in the clouds

Along with some weird clouds formations, Sonoma Valley experienced .71 inches of rain over the past week. It will stay cloudy into Thursday, when light rain is expected. Friday and Saturday should be mostly sunny, before light rain on Sunday. Continue

Canines for kids

[caption id="attachment_60942" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Ann Snow and Bella are among Sonoma’s newest certified canine social therapy teams with 4Paws. Snow will work with students at both El Verano School and VOM Children’s Center.[/caption] Also passing the training was Peter Hirschfeld and Max. Max’s job is... Continue

Sonoma Valley ‘Sweethearts’

August and Allison Sebastiani have been selected by Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley as this year’s ‘Sweethearts” – the honorees of the 2016 Sweetheart Gala & Auction. The formal bash, set for February 13, is the most important event of the year for... Continue

Editorial: In the Wake of Sonoma’s Measure B

In 2013, a special election was held to determine the fate of Measure B. That initiative was placed on the ballot by citizens hoping to mitigate the downsides of tourism on our quality of life by limiting the creation of any new large hotels until... Continue

The tale of a broken tail

Dear Dr. Forsythe: I recently heard about a cat whose tail got pulled really hard and it caused him all sorts of problems. Since my friend mentioned you were the vet taking care of that cat, could you please tell me a little about how... Continue

Weekend warrior picks – 12/4

The holiday season is in full swing! There is so much happening in and around Sonoma Valley - from holiday parties to winery events, holiday tree lightings and open houses. Get merry, Sonoma Valley! Friday, December 4 [caption id="attachment_60829" align="aligncenter" width="420"] This can be yours,... Continue

Meeting water needs will take more than El Niño

By Assemblymember Bill Dodd | Special to The Sun -- Winter is coming, and some experts are saying this year’s El Niño could be one of the most powerful on record. After four long years of drought, increased rainfall this winter is certainly a welcome relief.... Continue

Sonoma will update its code enforcement plan

In an effort to better monitor and assure compliance with the City’s various ordinances and regulations, including those governing vacation rentals, Sonoma City Manager Carol Giovanatto is leading the development of a new code enforcement program for consideration by City Council. Of course, not all... Continue

Sonoma’s newest hotel development; Santa on the radio; Readers’ big birthday

The next big thing on the drawing board, city planning-wise, is a hotel/homes development proposed for a 3.4-acre property linking First Street West and First Street East, just north of Vintage House in Sonoma. Existing structures would be razed in favor of 21 single-family homes,... Continue

La Luz begins construction project

[caption id="attachment_60732" align="aligncenter" width="420"] La Luz Center’s Executive Director Juan Hernandez oversees the dismantling of La Luz’s offices in preparation for the construction of a new building.[/caption] The nonprofit La Luz Center is revitalizing its Greger Street campus with a 2,400-square-foot building to replace... Continue

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