La Luz Center has been awarded a $171,139 from First 5 Sonoma County, a state program created to promote and support early childhood development for prenatal to age five. With the grant money, La Luz will be able to complete the center’s remodel project. “We... Continue

The Sonoma Valley is home to dozens of nonprofit and charitable organizations doing great work on a number of fronts. Here, in the first of new series that will appear periodically in The Sun, is a look at one of the area’s lesser-known nonprofits. Name... Continue

Sandbox, the consignment shop geared for moms, babies and young children, is under new ownership. Celebrating a major remodel of the Sonoma Marketplace location are new owner Emilia Mahoney, with husband Charlie Mahoney and children Jada (10) and Callen (1). Though the look is new,... Continue

No one was harmed Friday night when some 10 random gunshots were fired outside the Sonoma Taco Bell. Several witnesses reported hearing gunshots and seeing the flash of gunfire at about 9 p.m., according to Deputy A.J Winter. A number of people scattered, running from... Continue

The colorful, almost cartoon-like style of artist Roger Shimomura – a vivid mashup of pop art and Japanese prints -- belies the seriousness of his themes. The exhibition “Roger Shimomura: Minidoka on My Mind," opening Friday, April 5 at the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art,”... Continue

The coworker who pedals to the office each day. A neighbor who loads up her bags and basket at the weekly farmers market. The couple that rides to dinner every Saturday night. Many people know at least one dedicated bike commuter. “The time has come,”... Continue

Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the first modern agricultural corporation in California -- the Buena Vista Vinicultural Society, created by Count Agoston Haraszthy -- are Tom Blackwood of Buena Vista Winery, George “The Count” Webber and Sonoma Mayor Ken Brown. When the winery was incorporated,... Continue