Death notices: Frederick Francis Bartfeld, 92, of Sonoma, passed away July 10, 2015. Robert Kevin Connolly, 82, of Sonoma, passed away July 25, 2015. Marjorie Anne Gauss, 90, of Sonoma, passed away July 22, 2015. Ennid Roberts Gmelch, 91, of Sonoma, passed away July 17,... Continue

Do you know where this photo was taken? The answer is in the current issue of The Sun. Just a few of the places you can find it: Sonoma and Glen Ellen Markets; Sonoma and Boyes Hot Springs post offices (in newsbox);  Safeway (outside, newsbox);... Continue

With the assistance and support of the Sonoma Valley Historical Society, the City of Sonoma has been designated ‘Preserve America Community’ by the White House. The special status honors communities that protect and celebrate their heritage, use their historic assets for economic development, encourage people... Continue

[caption id="attachment_56000" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Caitlyn & friends posted this photo on Twitter overlooking the Mayacamas Mountains in Glen Ellen[/caption] Reality show star and athlete, Caitlyn Jenner retreated to Glen Ellen in this weekend's episode of "I Am Cait." According to the Petaluma Argus Courier, Jenner... Continue

Kathy King, fund and organizational development consultant for Sonoma Overnight Support (SOS) for the past three years, has been named the organization’s executive director. She replaces Catherine Barber, who is retiring to Palm Springs. SOS operates a 10-bed homeless shelter, called The Haven, and a... Continue

Spacious Sonoma Hide-Away -- 4.5 Stars Our stay was great! Perfect spot if you want to meet people, particularly the neighbors, who came over to advise us on the volume of our outdoor music. And when our own guests came, they found lots of parking in... Continue

[caption id="attachment_55876" align="aligncenter" width="420"] A vacation rental from Portico Club in Kenwood (Portico Club)[/caption] As with other aspects of tourism, vacation rentals are an issue in Sonoma and the Valley and there is no shortage of opinions about them. Facts, on the other hand, are... Continue

An exclusive to the Sun by George Webber Kate Kennedy, director of Sonoma Shakespeare’s Avalon Players, is a fireball, a cataclysm, an explosion of energy who, by molding and shaping the energy of others, doth continue and flourish as a worthy champion of the Bard.... Continue