Dogs are not allowed on State Parks property, a bone of contention for owners looking forward to the new Montini Trail. Unfortunately for them, the path begins at Fourth Street West with a short easement across parks land, making dogs a no-go. The Sonoma City... Continue

Kenneth Donald Hutchins, 65, of Sonoma, received the maximum sentence of 8 years, 8 months, plus 55 years to life in prison for sexually molesting his eight year-old grandniece in January 2012. Hutchins was convicted after trial by a Sonoma County jury, on December 2,... Continue

Sonoma County saw a 9 percent increase in hotel occupancy in 2013 and a 5.2 percent increase in average daily rate, figures that mirrored an increase in transient occupancy taxes (TOT) collected by the county and local cities. “Sonoma County’s hospitality industry really made strides... Continue

The loss of up to 60 trees and shrubs along Highway 12 in the Springs is far outweighed by making the corridor safer for pedestrians, Supervisor Susan Gorin told The Sun this week. “For public safety, the project will not be delayed,” she said. “When... Continue

After 14 years and three major redesigns, the Mission Square Project, a mixed-use development proposed for open space at 165 E. Spain St., has been approved. The Sonoma City Council’s 4-1 vote to deny an appeal of a favorable Planning Commission ruling paves the way... Continue

Congressman Mike Thompson, who was instrumental in securing a $5 million federal grant for the facility, speaks at the ground breaking ceremony Friday for the new and expanded Sonoma Valley Community Health Center. The site, the long-empty former home of Sonoma Rentals, is located on... Continue