Siblings Kate and Mike Benziger haven taken the helm at Envolve Winery, embracing a “family-centric approach” to sustainability and community involvement. The focus was inspired by the active involvement of Chris Benziger, Mike and Kate’s brother, with Becoming Independent – a community based service organization... Continue

I was one of the attendees at the Public Hearing about the proposed water rate increase as noticed by the City of Sonoma. It was not a positive experience. I felt that some City Council members were more interested in scolding those who attended this... Continue

Sun Wine Guy Greg Walter says don't overthink your holiday pairings. Continue

Sonoma Valley Hospital has again received an “A” rating for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit organization which rates how well hospitals protect patients from errors, injuries and infections. The Leapfrog Group recently released an updated Hospital Safety Score which provides patient... Continue

Susan Gorin's monthly memo, only in The Sun. Continue

Beverley Elizabeth Armstrong, 85, of Sonoma, passed away on October 28, 2014. Elliott George Bernacchi, 84, of Eldridge, passed away on October 5, 2014. Colleen Deidre Dunaway-Ramirez, 59, of Sonoma, passed away on October 28, 2014 . Donna J. Lewis, 79, of Sonoma, passed away... Continue

(Tito Sasaki/Sonoma County Farm Bureau. Water costs more than gasoline in many parts of Middle East. When I was working in Kuwait and Qatar some 30 years ago, I was always impressed by Bedouin boys who made a living by washing several dust-coated cars with... Continue

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley will present its fifth annual Youth of the Year award on November 20, the organization’s premier recognition program. The finalists are Franklin Franco, Marlen Rojas, Maribel Campos, and Yvette Lopez. Thanks to the generosity of the August... Continue