“Forty people does not a community make,” said Sonoma City Council member August Sebastiani, reflecting on the passions of those who voiced their opinions in a recent Town Hall meeting, “but I think those 40 people very clearly represent the sentiments of the vast majority... Continue
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In a room at the Sonoma Community Center dominated by a series of long tables arranged in horse-shoe-fashion, a panel of experts, including Sonoma City Council members and staff, members of the Planning Commission, the Community Services and Environment Commission, the Sonoma County Water Agency... Continue
Trustees Nicole Abate Ducarroz and Helen Marsh joined newly elected Gary De Smet in a brief swearing-in ceremony inaugurating their new and renewed four-year terms Tuesday night at the Sonoma Valley Unified School District’s regular meeting. In their annual selection of officers, the board voted... Continue
Altimira Middle School Principal Sydney Smith introduced Matthew Charleston as a Student of the Year, saying, “we’re so, so proud of Matthew.” She said he exhibits all the qualities associated with a fine student, and “of course, he has a 4.0!” His teachers describe him... Continue
Helena Rowland Special to the Sun A recent $800,000 donation to the County of Sonoma from the Valley of the Moon Children’s Foundation represents the culmination of a long-term fundraising project. Improvements to the Valley of the Moon Children’s Home have been primarily financed through... Continue
Helena Rowland Special to the Sun Swift action by a collaboration of local agencies set the stage for the transfer to the public domain of a property whose summit affords three-hundred-sixty-degree views extending to the Pacific Ocean, the Sierra Nevada Mountains, San Francisco Bay, and... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: My husband’s parents are planning to fly out from Boston for Christmas and stay through New Year’s. They called on Election night and said they plan to bring their pug and papillion with them for the holidays. Apparently, I made my mother-in-law... Continue
Jody Purdon Special to the Sun Saturday’s shooting death of 37-year-old Craig Von Dohlen is a tragedy to his family, friends and community members of this small town. Following an emergency 911-phone call, Von Dohlen lay dead, a victim of police gunfire. Exactly how this... Continue
The Wednesday meeting of the Sonma Valley Hospital board, complete with cake and beverages, was an occasion for congratulation and appreciation of all those who helped make the most recent bond measure campaign a success. The festivities included a welcome to new board members and... Continue
The Wednesday meeting of the Sonma Valley Hospital board, complete with cake and beverages, was an occasion for congratulation and appreciation of all those who helped make the most recent bond measure campaign a success. The festivities included a welcome to new board members and... Continue