The fifth-grade class at Prestwood School recently completed work on an enormous, three-panel mosaic mural entitled, “A Jungle of Faces.” The mosaic, a gift to the school, is displayed permanently on an outdoor wall. The mosaic was inspired by the artwork of French artist Henri... Continue
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The Ox Bosses watch over 1,000 pounds of roasting meat. The Corn Boss presides over pots of boiling water and simmering butter. And inside the food assembly tent, three meat-slicers are going non-stop, along with the eight plate assemblers, five cashiers, the salad team and... Continue
One of the best parts of my job here at The Sun is going to see in person all of the musical acts Sonoma Valley has to offer. This past weekend was jam packed and discovering new talent (or new to me!) was the highlight.... Continue
Unable to determine which of two competing homeowner groups truly represents Rancho de Sonoma residents, the Sonoma City Council has called for a special election within the mobile home park to decide the fate of a condo-style conversion. With owner Preston Cook’s application set to... Continue
[caption id="attachment_8118" align="alignright" width="156" caption="“Pete” Viviani "][/caption] Sonoma Valley lost another beloved native son this week when Lawrence “Pete” Viviani passed away quietly at home on Sunday, May 31. Born in Sonoma on Dec. 13, 1923, he had just celebrated his 65th wedding anniversary with... Continue
Customers of The Valley of the Moon Water District will see a 7 percent rate hike beginning July 1. The increase, which comes in support of a mandatory 25 percent reduction in water usage, was unanimously approved by the district board at its meeting Tuesday... Continue
Sonoma County Board of Supervisors Tuesday, June 9, 8:30 a.m. Supervisor’s Chambers, 575 Administration Drive, Room 102A, Santa Rosa Meets every Tuesday Community Services & Environment Commission Weds., June 10, 6:30 p.m. City Hall Donference Room, #1, the Plaza Meets monthly Sonoma Valley Planning Commission... Continue
Sonoma’s Mission, the Vallejo House, Sugarloaf Ridge and Jack London’s Glen Ellen Ranch are among the 220 state parks slated for closure after Labor Day, part of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s proposed $5.5 billion budget cut. The plan would slash $70 million, about half of the... Continue
Sonoma City Historian George McKale is forming a non-profit organization, Friends of the City of Sonoma Cemeteries, to support and restore the three sites and keep them in public hands. The group will raise money to help offset a deficit of $80,00 to $90,000 per... Continue
Dear Dr. Forsythe: What do you think of all the designer breeds of dogs they are coming out with now? Is it chancy? Do they usually carry the inherent problems with the mix? Like maltepoos, maltegriffs, maltzus, etc. We would love to get a friend... Continue