A promising start for The Class of 2019

John Kelly | Special to the Sun As a birthday gift to myself this year I spoke at “Career Day” at Adele Harrison Middle School in Sonoma. I always find it rewarding to talk with students about their plans for the future. But this year,... Continue

A Sense of Place

At a recent talking heads (albeit with visible bodies attached) event labeled, “A Community Conversation,” the opening question thrown out to the audience was, “What does Sonoma mean to you?” to be answered in a few words or a short phrase. I thought about it... Continue

SV Hospital Foundation ‘Pulse’ award

Lorrie Hohorst and Gerry Brinton are the recipients of the 2015 Pulse Award, honored for their dedication, commitment, community involvement, philanthropy and leadership. They were honored by Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation for their outstanding service during the 10th Annual Celebration of Women event. Lorrie Hohorst has always been involved... Continue

Craft beer continues reign at Sonoma Raceway

[caption id="attachment_52071" align="alignright" width="211"] Last year, at Sonoma Raceway, was the first time in about six years dad had a beer. (Sarah Stierch)[/caption] The first time I visited Sonoma Raceway, for IndyCar practice last year, I was surprised by two things: 1) the quality of... Continue

BYOB: Olive & Vine launches Cellar Nights

[caption id="attachment_47948" align="aligncenter" width="420"] BYOB - Cellar Night starts at Olive & Vine[/caption] Starting this Thursday, Olive & Vine is offering free corkage on wines that guests bring with them to dinner. The restaurant is encouraging guests to bring vintage Sonoma wines, specifically those that are... Continue

Where in Sonoma?

Do you know where this picture was taken? Find out for sure in this week's Sun, on the street Thursday, May 28. Continue

What we can learn from the Basque Department of Peace

Exclusive to the Sun by Georgia Kelly Our Praxis Peace Institute group now studying at the Mondragón Cooperatives in Spain had a special session with Jonan Fernandez, the Director of the Basque Department of Peace. Fernandez was one of the principle negotiators in forging peace... Continue

Stretching for the summit

A new “Hiking for Fitness” series at Jack London State Historic Park offers six Saturday morning classes designed to promote fitness and fun. The program begins June 6 with a series overview followed by a Hiking Basics presentation by REI and then an easy, guided... Continue

David Letterman — The end of an era

On Wednesday evening May 20, 2015, Dave Letterman aired his last show and said goodbye to the American people. It was a sad night for me and many others of us in our seventies. It was the end of an era of comedy that started... Continue

Pro/Con: Measure A — sales tax

Measure A: Shall the people of Sonoma County enact a one-quarter percent sales tax for general governmental purposes such as public safety, local roads and pothole repair, senior, student and veterans transit and other essential services within the nine cities and unincorporated area for 5... Continue

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