We never thought Sam Sebastiani would leave us – and Sonoma. But he has, and not exactly by choice, at age 85. His fine reputation and accomplishments will last forever. I will leave to others the facts of Sam’s education, military service, many experiences, and... Continue
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By Anna Pier Sonoma Valley Unified School Board Trustees approved two resolutions at their regular meeting on October 9, thereby finalizing their preliminary decision of September 23 to close Prestwood Elementary School at the end of the 2025-26 school year. Both resolutions were approved by... Continue
The Sonoma County Groundwater Sustainability Agencies are seeking input from agricultural groundwater users to help inform local groundwater management and support programs. If you use groundwater for agricultural purposes — such as irrigation, processing, or livestock — please take a few minutes to complete their... Continue
Life is artful; it has to be. At once both particular and universal, manifesting as individual lives while simultaneously functioning in a species-wide manner, life navigates through living and non-living environments; through its collective experience, life finds ways to endure. Artfulness is available to all... Continue
It all began in 1850, when Methodist circuit riders traveled on horseback to preach the gospel throughout Northern California. The first organizing meeting—called a Quarterly Conference and led by Isaac Owen—was held at what is now the Nash-Patten Adobe on First Street East. From that... Continue
On October 4, Sonoma Botanical Garden hosted its second annual Garden Gala. The sold-out event raised over $300,000 in support of the Garden’s world-class collection, special exhibitions, and programs. This year’s theme, Songbird Soirée, was inspired by the fantastical flock of bamboo birds featured in... Continue
Pets Lifeline, Sonoma Valley’s only animal shelter, is proud to announce the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors: Kathleen Ball, Betsy Bland, and Brad Meyer. Each brings a deep commitment to animal welfare along with extensive professional and community leadership experience,... Continue
Kaeti Bailie of Sonoma Sister Cities forwarded to the SUN the following reports from Anatoly Leontyev, President of the Friendship Association of Kaniv (Kanev), in the wake of a massive Russian bombing the night of October 10 of our Sister City. Hello Kaeti, Tonight there... Continue
by Marisa Kendall This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The latest blow in a seemingly endless barrage of bad news for the California agencies tasked with fighting homelessness looms: President Donald Trump’s administration is expected to deeply cut federal funding for permanent... Continue
The following message has been sent to the community by the School District Board of Trustees Dear SVUSD Community: We would like to take a moment to share an important update with our community. We recognize the weight of this decision and want to share... Continue