Larson Park is once again echoing with the sounds of children’s laughter, punctuated by the crisp pop of pickleball paddles on the newest courts in the County. After a major, $4.3 million renovation that closed the park for nearly a year, the 7.6-acre property, that... Continue
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By David Bolling Have you ever scratched a rhinoceros behind the ear? Probably not. Given the popular perception of rhinos, petting one might sound almost as risky as kissing a crocodile on the lips. But then, you haven’t met Ozzy, a southern white rhino born... Continue
Sonoma Speaker Series on March 23 Liz Murray is the once-homeless daughter of two loving but deeply-drug dependent parents, who raised herself from living on the streets of New York City to earning a full scholarship to Harvard University. Her riveting memoir, “Breaking Night,” was... Continue
On January 29, your correspondent attended a State of the Valley presentation at the Sebastiani Theater in Sonoma, hosted by the Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce. It featured a recap of 2025, visions for 2026 and presentations by Congressman Mike Thompson, state Senator Christopher Cabaldon... Continue
After David Bolling called me late last Friday night about writing this column, I was definitely awake when President Donald Trump launched his war on Iran very early Saturday morning. I watched the updates for hours. I am a newshound, but I am also a... Continue
The Japanese film “Perfect Days” features renowned actor Kôji Yakusho leading a Zen-like life in the heart of Tokyo, where he works as a public toilet cleaner. Yakusho won Best Actor for the role at the Cannes Film Festival. His character, Hirayama, is shown playing... Continue
By Anna Pier (Graph shows entry level salary range for teachers) Since the opening of the 2025-26 school year, in August, the approximately 200 teachers and certificated staff of the Sonoma Valley Unified School District have been showing up for work in our four elementary... Continue
As Donald Trump basks in the glow of his unauthorized assault on Iran, countless victims of his alleged illegal assaults against women are publicly wondering if the Middle East war he has started is not a diversion from the one he can’t escape at home. ... Continue
Honoring the Old, Respecting the Present, & Planting for the Future – Hannah Aclufi, Sedra Nathan, and Vincent Distrola Daffodils and jonquil Photo: NatureHills.com Historic Symbology As winter fades, Sonoma's wildflowers begin to emerge—but first, let’s honor the traditional birth month flowers for March: daffodils... Continue
Cats and bats – a potentially concerning combination. That’s the message from Deanna Schwab, DVM, a Sonoma Valley veterinarian and co-owner of Valley of the Moon Veterinarian Hospital. Schwab reached out to the Sonoma Valley Sun after a client reported that her strictly-indoor cat had... Continue