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Under the Sun: Wayne Schake, new Alcade of Sonoma

Posted on February 23, 2024
Under the Sun: Wayne Schake, new Alcade of Sonoma

Wayne Schake (pron. “shockey”) has been named Honorary Alcalde by the City of Sonoma for 2024. The avid Rotarian sat down... Continue

Under the Sun: Shannon Lee, Glen Ellen catalyst

Posted on October 2, 2023
Under the Sun: Shannon Lee, Glen Ellen catalyst

Anticipating the annual Glen Ellen Village Fair, The Sun’s Anna Pier met with Fair Association President Shannon Lee to learn about... Continue

Under the Sun: Jennifer Gates, community development director

Posted on September 16, 2023
Under the Sun: Jennifer Gates, community development director

The Sun’s Anna Pier sat down with the City of Sonoma’s Community Development Director to find out what she and the new... Continue

Under the Sun: Penny Byrd, Popo the Clown

Posted on August 2, 2023
Under the Sun: Penny Byrd, Popo the Clown

After 42 years in costume, Penny Byrd – a.k.a. Popo the Clown – will retire after the Tuesday Night Farmers Market on August 8,... Continue

Under the Sun: Francisco Kilgore, aspiring journalist

Posted on July 31, 2023
Under the Sun: Francisco Kilgore, aspiring journalist

Aspiring journalist, nonprofit worker, and local radio host, the people-curious Kilgore will attend the Columbia School of Journalism... Continue

Under the Sun: Christian Cameron, go-kart racer

Posted on July 2, 2023
Under the Sun: Christian Cameron, go-kart racer

Several years ago, Christian Cameron, now 13, left school and started doing an online home study program. This change provided him... Continue

Under the Sun: Sandy Sanchez, program director at La Luz 

Posted on June 16, 2023
Under the Sun: Sandy Sanchez, program director at La Luz 

Sandy Sanchez, 31, talks with The Sun’s Anna Pier about growing up in Sonoma and her commitment to La Luz Center, the primary nonprofit... Continue

Under the Sun: Dr Jeanette Rodriguez-Chien, new school superintendent 

Posted on June 1, 2023
Under the Sun: Dr Jeanette Rodriguez-Chien, new school superintendent 

Jeanette Rodriguez-Chien will take office on July 1 as SVUSD’s Superintendent. Here she talks with the Sun’s Anna Pier... Continue

Under the Sun: Aman Garg, independent pharmacist 

Posted on May 2, 2023
Under the Sun: Aman Garg, independent pharmacist 

Aman Garg plans a grand opening of the new Adobe Drug, in the former Sonoma location of Pharmaca, on June first. Here he talks with... Continue

Under the Sun: Jane Hansen, a life aquatic 

Posted on April 15, 2023
Under the Sun: Jane Hansen, a life aquatic 

The longtime operator of the Sonoma Aquatic Club, Hansen, coach of several champion high school teams, now runs the Sonoma Splash... Continue


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