The temporary home of the Sonoma Valley Library nears completion in Burlingame Hall on West Spain Street. The facility is scheduled to open on Friday, September 9, after several weeks of converting the event space of The First Congregational Church. The new space is about... Continue
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A woman was killed Monday when she was thrown from a pickup truck rolling down a Sonoma Valley hillside. Barbara Bradley, 52, was driving a Chevy pickup on Cavedale Road when the vehicle ran off the steep road and down a 50-foot cliff. She was not... Continue
Annadel State Park welcomes photographers from amateur to professional, fifth grade through adult, for the second annual Celebrate the Park digital photo contest. The deadline has been extended through September 5 to allow one final weekend photo outing. Entries will be judged by local professional... Continue
Prepping a “grown-up tailgate party” for the Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction are Mia Stornetta, Conny Gustafson and Julie Atwood. With a theme “Sonoma Homecoming – Vintage 2011” the bash at Cline Cellars on Sunday, September 4, will be complete with cheerleaders, athletes, hot rods,... Continue
“The Odd Couple,” hitting its stride this weekend at Andrews Hall, is a genuine treat. Chris Wall (Oscar, the messy one) and Andy Shapiro (Felix, the neatnick) head an ensemble cast that layers on the gags faster than Felix can tie his apron; Luba Markoff... Continue
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
Welcome to the era of muffin tops. Now officially listed in Webster’s Dictionary, it’s one of pop culture’s favorite phrases used to describe excess mid-section body fat. Growing waist lines signal a sign of the times, but why is it happening and what can we... Continue