Photo by Lewis Perdue On Friday afternoon, shortly after lunch, witnesses reported seeing a series of six to nine police cars (reports vary) speeding from both up and down Broadway, sirens screaming. They all came to a halt in front of Sonoma Valley High School... Continue

Sonoma’s homeless shelter open Sonoma Overnight Shelter, which is being called “The Haven,” is finished and ready for occupancy. This long-awaited facility will provide a safe temporary haven for individuals and families in need. The project has been made possible by state and city funds... Continue

George C. Forrester, president of Valley of the Moon Children’s Foundation, died on Thursday at his home in Kenwood at the age of 69. Educated in New England at Exeter and then at Yale, Forrester had made his career in wealth management. He retired in... Continue

April 15 is the next big step in the process to raise the cap on the Springs redevelopment funding. Controversial for its impact on the tabled discussions by the Sonoma City Council regarding possible annexation of the Springs areas, the vote by the county supervisors... Continue

Kathy Witkowicki (front row, second from left), with supporters of the Sonoma Valley Stand By Me Mentoring Alliance and members of the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors. Karen Preuss/Sonoma Valley SunThe Sonoma Valley Stand By Me Mentoring Alliance was honored by the Sonoma County Board... Continue

The Sonoma City Council voted on Wednesday to appoint archeologist George McKale to the position of City Historian. McKale, one of two candidates interviewed for the volunteer position out of a field of four applicants, came to Sonoma 12 years ago with his wife, right... Continue

The Sonoma Valley Stand By Me Mentoring Alliance was honored on Tuesday by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors with the prestigious Jefferson Award for Public Service. The award is part of a national program created by the American Institute for Public Service, an organization... Continue

George C. Forrester, president of Valley of the Moon Children's Foundation, died on Thursday at his home in Kenwood at the age of 69. Educated in New England at Exeter and then at Yale, Forrester had made his career in wealth management. He retired in... Continue

Editor's Note: The following material was submitted by the staff at Dunbar Elementary School in Glen Ellen for the award ceremony held at the school board meeting on March 11. Fifth grader Elizabeth Eagles, daughter of Phil and Kate Eagles, has been in Dunbar since... Continue