Glen Ellen’s Benziger Family Winery is one of three California recipients honored for their commitments to wildlife protection and sustainability. The first ever Endangered Species Coalition Champion Award for Land Stewardship honors the winery’s commitment to farming practices that promote sustainability and protects local wildlife.... Continue

Longtime visitors to the Sonoma County Sheriff’s department website got a pleasant surprise Monday – a new look and more information. “This update is actually a full-scale change that is designed to allow us to be more informative and interactive with the community,” Capt. Dave... Continue

With a flourish of his pen, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger can save the Sonoma Valley Hospital – or at least save up to 30 percent of the renovation cost. SB1699, which passed the Senate Aug. 20 with a 33-0 vote, will help hospital districts like Sonoma... Continue

Mayor Joanne Sanders will serve a second term, and challenger Laurie Gallian a first, following a sometimes contentious discussion about democracy, punctuality and finances at the Sonoma City Council’s most recent meeting. The council voted 3-2 on Aug. 20 to forego a November general election... Continue

Part two of a three part series profiling teachers new to the Sonoma Valley Unified School District. Next week the Sun will profile teachers from Woodland Star Charter School and Sonoma Charter School. New talent, new hopes and enthusiasm unite these teachers new to Sonoma... Continue

Two sets of rules govern elections in California – and while last week’s Sonoma City Council decision is clearly legal under one of them, the other leaves room for interpretation. The council voted 3–2 in two actions Aug. 20: the first canceled November’s city election,... Continue

(As per the SVHS 2008-2009 Calendar & Handbook) Student dress and grooming must be appropriate to class and school activities, not be a safety or health hazard, and not cause a disruption to the educational environment (SVUSD BP5132 (a) and AR 5132 (a)). 1. Clothing,... Continue

Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley Sun Principal Micaela Philpot (left) and vice principal Paul Tuohy address sophomore parents. Photo by Max Friedauer. At the Aug. 25 Sonoma Valley High School Sophomore Parents’ Night, students and their parents were reminded that they can follow the students’ academic progress... Continue

Last week, The Sun cover story attributed an incorrect rank to Spencer Andreis of the Sonoma Valley Fire and Rescue Authority. Andreis holds the rank of captain. The Sun regrets the error. Tom Ryan’s name was omitted as the photographer of the Mitey Mite football... Continue