Will Pier, who lost the 2008 election by less than 1,300 votes, has announced another run for First District Supervisor. “I am a candidate in 2012,” he told The Sun. His announcement Wednesday included a challenge to his opponents to limit campaign expenses and wait... Continue

Comedian, impersonator, human origami… Ennio Marchetto virtually invented a new performance art form by using paper costumes that unfold into 3-D parodies of over 50 superstars and pop culture personalities. Growing up in Venice, Italy, Ennio was inspired by Disney cartoons and the opulence of... Continue

Principals from 12 Valley schools and directors from three non-profits gather for their share of a $88,500 donation from the Sonoma Plein Air Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 2002 by artist Keith Wicks. Funds were raised through the 2011 Sonoma Plein Air Festival, a... Continue

Defending champ Will Power continued his recent domination at Infineon Raceway on Sunday, taking the victory in the Indy® Grand Prix of Sonoma. It was Power's second consecutive win in the Sonoma Valley and his fifth of the season as he inched closer to points... Continue

[caption id="attachment_26399" align="alignnone" width="420" caption="The Teen Center’s Rebecca Hermosillo and Cristin Lawrence flank Keith Marion with the group’s new donated van."][/caption] Sonoma Valley Teen Services is the recipient of low-mileage Dodge van courtesy of Keith Marion, the retired and former owner of Shaker and Amish... Continue

[caption id="attachment_26394" align="alignnone" width="420" caption="The 2.8 acre setting, with an entrance on Fifth Street West just north of West Spain, at right, will provide “life with purpose” to 16 residents.  "][/caption] Scott Ware | Special to The Sun An innovative and pioneering new model for meeting... Continue

A recent windy afternoon provided the perfect opportunity to do some stunt kite flying at the Martinez Marina. Continue