Sonoma’s three burial places are becoming more and more crowded. Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley SunIn the end we all are “product” and/or the stuff that fills “product,” and if the “product” is dwindling it‘s bad news because plunging “product” means fewer bucks. So it is for... Continue
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Ground was broken last week for Sonoma’s new homeless shelter, ending years of effort by the Sonoma Overnight Support organization to provide a permanent site for housing the homeless. Construction of the $505,000 shelter, located at 151 First Street West, is expected to be completed... Continue
Susan Simons, Executive Director of Pets Lifeline (middle), receives a special treat for the dogs and cats at the shelter, a check for $10,000 from Dyann Espinosa (left) and Penny McKesson (right) of the Sonoma Plaza Foundation. submitted photoPlaza foundation helps pets Pets Lifeline has... Continue
Albert Vallejo, descendent of General Vallejo, does comedy. submitted photoGeneral Vallejo’s great, great grandson will be performing this weekend at the Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival. Actually, Albert Vallejo Jr. was not expected to be on hand until the unexpected absence of a member... Continue
Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley Sun The people at Noche de Luna dressed in traditional clothes from Mexico, including Alejandra Cervantes (left) and Ligia Booker, La Luz founder.This year’s fundraiser proved to be La Luz’s best yet, breaking every previous record with a total amount raised of... Continue
A variety of fresh salsas are made at Flowery School's Fiesta de Salsa. Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley SunFlowery School invites you to join the fun at their 9th annual Fiesta de Salsa this Friday, September 28 at 5 pm. Learn how to make a variety of... Continue
M/C Cabinets specializes in refacing cabinets using such fine woods and precision finish work that is undetectable. Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley Sun Ask most homeowners what stops them from upgrading the look of their kitchens and you’ll hear three primary reasons: major disruption of one of... Continue
One person was killed and three others injured in an accident involving a car and a big rig Wednesday morning on Arnold Drive and Highway 116, according to the California Highway Patrol. The driver of the Acura sedan, Artemio Cruz-Quintas was seriously injured in the... Continue
District Supervisor Valerie Brown calls it a “road show” and it is coming to Sonoma this evening to take the pulse of the people about what it is they want from government in the future. In play is the creation of a “Strategic Plan” for... Continue
District 1 Supervisor Valerie Brown held a town hall meeting Tuesday evening. About 40 people attended the event in Andrews Hall at the Sonoma Community Center. Accompanied by County Administrator Bob Deis, Brown made a short presentation on the draft strategic plan adopted by the... Continue