Like so many other music fans, I spent countless hours online listening to bands I couldn’t hear live during the two years that Covid canceled concerts and closed venues. One unexpected result of my virtual explorations was discovering a Chicago tribute band that played those... Continue

Following the Board of Supervisors meeting on January 25, Permit Sonoma is preparing an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Specific Plan that will guide redevelopment of the Sonoma Developmental Center (SDC). The planning area is the entire SDC property which includes the 180-acre developed... Continue

Donations to aid the citizens of the besieged Ukrainian city of Kaniv, an effort organized by the Sonoma Sister Cities Association, have topped $38,000. The drive on behalf of Sonoma's sister city is online now. Sherri Ferris, SSCA board member, said the link is the... Continue

By Jackie Lee | Sun Fine Arts --  Michael Friedes has a unique understanding of art from multiple viewpoints. He obtained his BFA in Film from NYU, became an interior designer, was appointed Creative Director of Pottery Barn Kids, and was proprietor of an art... Continue

 The County of Sonoma Board of Supervisors has agreed to reduce cannabis cultivation tax rates by 45 percent for the 2021-22 fiscal year. “We were putting people out of business with our policy, so this is the right thing to do,” said District 4 Supervisor... Continue

Permit Sonoma will hold three workshops to seek public input on the Sonoma Development Center Specific Plan as it moves to the Environmental Review process. The virtual workshops will be held in English on Tuesday, March 22, at 5:30 PM and Saturday, March 26, at... Continue

By Steve Brunolli | From The Sun archives -- According to some, most of whom are Irish, one can live off nothing but Guinness beer. Supposedly, your average Guinness Draught contains enough protein, iron and calories to sustain you for a considerable period of time,... Continue

[caption id="attachment_118509" align="aligncenter" width="420"] More than 100 Rotarians, family, and friends gathered at Fr Roberts Hall at St Francis Solano on March 12 for the annual St. Patrick's dinner and the $10k raffle.[/caption] The Rotary Club of Sonoma Valley announced the opening of the club’s... Continue

Former Healdsburg Police Chief Kevin Burke, one of four candidates for the June 7 election for Sonoma County Sheriff, today dropped out of the race. "For reasons related to my health and in consultation with my family, friends, and personal physician, I will no longer... Continue