The laws of nature govern the universe, and we have struggled to discern and understand them. For a while, we relied upon myth and tales of the supernatural to do so, and they remain popular. When the scientific age arrived, reliance upon experiment and prediction... Continue
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Features Jonathon Poretz, Live Animals Airborne animal rescue organization, Flying Tails, is hosting a full moon fundraiser featuring the Rat Pack-style singer Jonathon Poretz and his band, live rescue animals, video highlights of the biggest animal rescues of the year, and highlights from the upcoming... Continue
Hilary Campbell is a New Yorker Magazine cartoonist, humorist and author who just happens to have been born and raised right here in Sonoma. Continue
by Lynn La The article was originally published by CalMatters Even on chilly January days in years past, it was possible to see and hear more than 100 kinds of birds at the Vierra Wetlands in the San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge. But last winter,... Continue
The City of Sonoma will recognize longtime community member Bob Taylor as the next recipient of the City’s Celebrate Sonoma recognition at the August 19 City Council meeting. A Sonoma Valley resident since 1978 and a proud Sonoma Valley High School Dragon, Bob has spent decades contributing his time, talents,... Continue
The Sun now shines on its own This month, the Sonoma Valley Sun became a fully independent nonprofit, a newspaper that belongs to the community it serves. For the past two years, we've operated under the generous umbrella of a nonprofit fiscal sponsor. Now, with... Continue
What does it mean to be healthy? The answer may look different at 8, 48 or 88. Our needs change throughout our lives, but many of the essentials remain the same: preventive care, early detection, healthy daily choices and access to high-quality medical care when we need it. August... Continue
By Georgia Kelly In 2009, I read a fascinating article in Scientific American Magazine by two climate scientists, Mark Jacobson, professor and researcher at Stanford University and Mark Delucchi, research scientist at UC Berkeley. It detailed a plan to power 100% of the planet with... Continue
A study session will be held at the next Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday, August 18, 2026 to review conceptual plans by Tidewater Capital that include demolishing the former Ramekins building and Cannard barn, moving the General's daughter building closer to Spain Street and constructing... Continue
As a result of a unilateral action by David Bell, President of the Sonoma Valley School Board, in removing the Pride Flag from the Sonoma Valley Unified School campus in February 2026, a team of people, including parents and students, formed a Pride Flag and... Continue