Aspiring journalist, nonprofit worker, and local radio host, the people-curious Kilgore will attend the Columbia School of Journalism this fall. The Sun’s Anna Pier checks in. How did you get into interviewing people?   For my senior thesis in anthropology at George Washington University on... Continue

Several years ago, Christian Cameron, now 13, left school and started doing an online home study program. This change provided him the freedom and flexibility to pursue his growing passion for racing go-karts – smaller, simpler versions of race cars. Christian has now traveled all... Continue

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 providing support to the Valley’s Latinx community since 1985. You're Sonoma, born and raised. Technically I was born in Santa Rosa,... Continue

Jeanette Rodriguez-Chien will take office on July 1 as SVUSD's Superintendent. Here she talks with the Sun's Anna Pier about her confidence in working together to address the many issues facing the District, and her high hopes for the students and the community.  You're currently... Continue

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 the Sun's Anna Pier about his new venture, and the story behind his life journey from India to Sonoma. Where... Continue

The longtime operator of the Sonoma Aquatic Club, Hansen, coach of several champion high school teams, now runs the Sonoma Splash community pool at Sonoma Valley High School.  Tell us about your personal background.  I was born in San Francisco to British parents. I grew... Continue

Just returning from a meet-and-greet with the Board of Directors of the Community Foundation of Sonoma County, 39-year-old Aiko-Sophie Ezaki spoke with the Sun's Anna Pier about her path in the nonprofit world. You have just joined the Board of Directors of the Community Foundation. ... Continue

The president of the Sonoma Valley Historical Society talks with the Sun's Anna Pier about her background, and why history matters.  You're a Sonoma native.  Yes, first generation one. My Irish father came to Sonoma just prior to WWII from Borneo, where he worked for... Continue

The Sun's Anna Pier finds out more about the co-founder of Wake Up Sonoma, artist and designer Veronica Napoles. What brought you to Sonoma? While I was living in Marin, sharing a studio in San Rafael with 20 other artists there and working in the... Continue