Sonoma Developmental Center: A future in the balance

(By Will Shonbrun) Changes are coming to the Sonoma Developmental Center – but what kind, and when? The unknowns -- forced by a state mandate to close the facility within 10 years – were the focus of a public meeting convened and chaired by the center’s... Continue

First signs of growth on Valley vines

Bud-Break is very early this year. Normally only the early varieties like Chardonnay and Pinot Noir show signs in March, but this year is totally different -- even the late Red Varieties are emerging. (Bud-Break, a term used to describe the tender young green shoots... Continue

Transcendence Theatre opens June 19

Transcendence Theatre Company’s "Broadway Under The Stars," a series of award-winning concerts featuring accomplished Broadway and Hollywood performers, returns to Jack London State Park on Friday, June 19. Last year’s season included performers from Broadway hits including “Wicked,” “Les Miserables,” “Gypsy,” “Mary Poppins,” “Mamma Mia”... Continue

Library board seeks youth member

The Sonoma Valley Library Advisory Board is accepting applications for a local teenager, in grades 9-12, to become a member of the board. The deadline for applications is Thursday, April 30. The board is a citizen committee that serves to advise the Library Commission on... Continue

Where in Sonoma Valley?

Can you identify where this photo was taken? Look for the answer in this week's Sonoma Sun, on the street Thursday. Continue

Film Fest announces winners, rolls credits

The Sonoma International Film Festival’s 18th edition came to a rousing close Sunday night following five spectacular days that featured a wide variety of films from around the world, infused with gourmet food and the best of local wines. “We are already looking forward to... Continue

Hoppy hunting grounds: Easter Bunny’s busy Sonoma Valley schedule

The Easter Bunny will be working his furry little tail off this year, hiding eggs for four free hunts throughout the Sonoma Valley. The annual Soroptimist International Sonoma Valley Easter Egg Hunt hops into Sonoma Plaza on Saturday, April 4. After hiding candy and prize eggs... Continue

Sonoman wins $1 million in lottery

[caption id="attachment_47872" align="alignleft" width="205"] Rogelio Espinoza's winning ticket[/caption] Sonoman Rogelio Espinoza has a lot more friends today than he did yesterday. Espinoza won $1 million on a scratch off ticket called California Black Exclusive. The amount was the largest able to be won by a player. Espinoza... Continue

SAY yes to WillMar

Tess Woodbury, a former WillMar Family Grief & Healing Center participant and current volunteer, speaks about the impact WillMar had on her after losing her mother at age seven. Her remarks came at a reception announcing that Santa Rosa-based Social Advocates for Youth will continue the... Continue

Wanted man surrenders in Glen Ellen after CHP chase

A man driving a motorcycle with stolen plates lead the CHP on a chase late Wednesday night from Rohnert Park to Glen Ellen, a 21-mile pursuit over the winding, narrow Bennett Valley and Warm Springs Roads. Once on Arnold Drive, the motorcycle began to malfunction and... Continue

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