Sherrif's investigator enters crime scene Wednesday morning on Bonneau Road. Photo: Ryan Lely Neal Ross A Chico man was arrested this afternoon in connection with the murder of his grandfather Tuesday night on Bonneau Road. Sean Patrick Mooney, 20, is being held without bail in... Continue
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After 11 years of attending Sonoma City Council meetings, including 3-1/12 as councilmember and one as mayor, Stanley Cohen is calling it quits – sort of. "The time has come to be home more for dinner than not. The time has come to enjoy vacations... Continue
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) is planning on placing twist ties in the area around the two insect finds to control the spread of the light brown apple moth. Before this is done, in the near future, according to Stefan Parnay, Division... Continue
If you want to cast your ballot next month, you have until 5 p.m. today to tell the Sonoma County Registrar of Voters. Voters must be U. S. citizens, 18 years of age or older, and neither in prison nor on parole for a felony.... Continue
The hands that shape the city – literally – will be digging into a hot breakfast tomorrow as part of National Public Works Week. Sonoma’s entire City Council, as well as City Manager Linda Kelly and Public Works Director Milenka Bates, will cook breakfast for... Continue
Through June 1, Sonoma Valley drivers who trust their safety to luck rather than common sense could pay more than $400 during California’s fourth annual “Click It or Ticket” campaign. “We want to make sure that all drivers and passengers buckle up on every ride,... Continue
A Sonoma woman is safe at home following an hour-long, multi-agency hunt yesterday afternoon which included firefighters, bus drivers and a downtown flyover by the “Henry 1” sheriff’s helicopter. “Given the extreme heat today, and her situation, we put as many people on it as... Continue
The May 13 meeting of the Sonoma Valley Unified School District began on a celebratory note, following a reception to welcome incoming superintendent Pamela Martens, who will take office at the end of the school year. The upbeat tone continued as trustees welcomed the new... Continue
Sonoma Valley High Student of the Year Nathaniel Lee (far right) with mother Theresa and brother Sam. Ryan lely/ Sonoma Valley Sun Sonoma Valley High School Student of the Year Kylee Adams with, from left to right older brother Zack, father Robert, and younger brother... Continue
Apple Moth map. Map submitted On April 20, the second light brown apple moth discovered in Sonoma Valley triggered a local quarantine and an uproar about the possibility of aerial spraying should the infestation prove more extensive. Because of the protests in neighboring counties over... Continue