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Where in Sonoma

Do you know where this photo was taken? Check out our next print issue (April 15) to find out. Got a puzzling pic of you own? Snap and send: news@sonomasun.com Continue

The other London: In appreciation of Charmian

By Jonathan Farrell -- When taking a walk around the grounds at Jack London State Historic Park in Glen Ellen it’s easy to be awestruck by the natural beauty of what was once the famous author’s home. Yet what few people know is that behind... Continue

Sonoma Valley Nonprofit News

New on the scene: the Center for People Power/Centro del Poder Popular (CPP), a space dedicated to advancing grassroots activism in the North Bay. Located at 18346 Sonoma Hwy. in Boyes Hot Springs, the space will be run by activists committed to struggling against all... Continue

Life Tribute for Robert Eugene Berner

Robert Eugene Berner, also known as “Berner,” passed away peacefully on March 1, 2023. He was born on August 12, 1932, to Fred and Evelyn Berner in Orlando, Florida. His grandparents, both graduates from the Chicago Art Institute, encouraged his natural talents to draw and... Continue

State sells Sonoma Developmental Center

The State of California announced on Monday that it has chosen the development team of The Grupe Company and Rogal & Partners to purchase and redevelop the Sonoma Developmental Center. The sale price and other terms of the deal were not announced in a statement... Continue

Why we need to talk about men’s mental health 

By Cindy Sutton | Hanna Center -- From a very young age, men are told they must be strong. Boys are often raised within very specific conceptual frameworks regarding gender roles. Whether implicit or explicit, social  constructs define norms and expectations regarding personality traits, behaviors,... Continue

Under the Sun: Aiko-Sophie Ezaki, aspiring nonprofit leader

Just returning from a meet-and-greet with the Board of Directors of the Community Foundation of Sonoma County, 39-year-old Aiko-Sophie Ezaki spoke with the Sun's Anna Pier about her path in the nonprofit world. You have just joined the Board of Directors of the Community Foundation. ... Continue

Love in the spotlight

Jaime Love, artistic director of the Sonoma Arts Live theater company, took her rightful bow as Sonoma’s Treasure Artist of the Year for 2023 at a March 30 reception.  [caption id="attachment_127448" align="aligncenter" width="420"] 2022 Treasure Artist Pat Meier Johnson with 2023 honoree Jaime Love[/caption] She’s... Continue