By Sedra Nathan Every spring, Earth Day invites us to reflect on our connection to the land—to trees and creeks, gardens and greenways—and I always find myself thinking back to where it all started for me: in comics. Not the usual heroes, mind you. As... Continue
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The City of Sonoma, California is seeking a strategic and dynamic Parks and Recreation Director to lead its newly established Parks and Recreation Department. This exciting new department will oversee the City’s 19 parks, trails, and preserves totaling 80 acres, as well as three municipal... Continue
Mosquito experts are encouraging residents to take precautions, both at home and when traveling, to protect themselves from mosquito bites and the diseases they can spread. In addition to West Nile virus, which is always present in our state, cases of locally transmitted dengue have... Continue
As the current administration in Washington continues to run roughshod over the constitution, congress and the courts, it’s worthwhile asking how it is that America’s autocrats learned to behave the way they do. The answer is stunningly obvious: America’s workplace. In their wisdom, our founding... Continue
The City of Sonoma’s 5th Annual Earth Day Photo Contest is now live — and this year, it’s all about uncovering Sonoma Valley’s “Hidden Gems”! Thank you to the many talented photographers who submitted images that highlight the beauty of lesser-known natural spots throughout our region. Now it’s... Continue
KQED reports that the sale of Sonoma Media Investments, owner of the Press Democrat, Sonoma Index Tribune, Petaluma Argus Courier and other publications is now imminent given the agreement of editorial staff union members. When the sale is complete, it will mark the end of... Continue
The City of Sonoma has announced the completion of key pedestrian safety improvements on the Sonoma Plaza. Recently upgraded mid-block crosswalks on First Street West and Spain Street now feature additional safety measures, including bollards at the beginning of the crosswalks and clear, fresh paint... Continue
The following letter has been released to the public: April 11, 2025 To the Sonoma Valley USD Community: As announced on March 13, 2025, a vacancy was created on the Board of Trustees of the Sonoma Valley Unified School District due to the resignation of... Continue
We're pleased to announce that a digital version of the printed Sonoma Valley Sun is now available online. Free of charge and having no "paywall" limiting access, readers can now see the entire printed version of the paper, including all the advertisements. The digital version... Continue
Sonoma Valley Hospital invites the community to its 5th Annual Women’s Health Symposium on Tuesday, May 6, from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, presented by the Sonoma Valley Hospital Foundation and UCSF Health. This year’s theme is “Stress Less – Live Longer,” and the program... Continue