The Sun's Anna Pier talked with Maria Colín at Homeless Action Sonoma's (HAS) Open House, and again at her job at QuickHaven Tiny Homes.  You helped build this tiny home?  Yes. I'm the shop lead. I supervised the work on building 27 of them for... Continue

The work of Noemí Vázquez has been displayed recently by folkloric dancers at various celebrations of Mexican Independence Day, during Hispanic Heritage month. The Sun's Anna Pier sat down to speak in Spanish with the talented seamstress for Quetzalén, our local folkloric dance troupe and... Continue

The Sun's Anna Pier sat down with the Sebastiani Theatre’s Roger Rhoten to learn the story behind the icon of Sonoma entertainment. Roger will be celebrated with a 30th anniversary roast and concert on Saturday, September 17.  As a young man did you ever think... Continue

The Sun's Anna Pier sits down with the enthusiastic Interim Director of the county library system, who lives right here in Sonoma.  When did you start working for Sonoma County Library?  I was hired as the Deputy Director of the Sonoma County Library in June... Continue

The Sun's Anna Pier sits down with Dan Levitis, PhD, to learn what he does for Sonoma Ecology Center at Sugarloaf State Park, how he got there, and to delve into his work passions.  What’s been your path to Sugarloaf? When I was six years... Continue

For a new slant on our celebrations on the Fourth, the Sun's Anna Pier talked with Vicki Handron, founder of Sonoma Immigrant Services (SIS). What is Sonoma Immigrant Services? The mission is strengthening the community through education and advocacy. SIS has three programs supporting that. First,... Continue

During Pride Month, the Sun's Anna Pier sat down with Eric Jackson, Director of Sonoma Community Center’s Exploratory Arts Department.  You grew up in the Midwest, Ohio and Michigan. Yes, and I majored in Musical Theater at the University of Michigan.   And then?  I spent... Continue

As Opening Day approached, the Sun's Anna Pier talked past and present with the young General Manager and former Stompers player Eduardo (Eddie) Mora-Loera. How does the season look for the Stompers? It's really exciting to be playing again! We've joined the California Collegiate League,... Continue

The Sun's Anna Pier speaks with lifetime Sonoman Jerry Wheeler, the new manager of the Tuesday Night Market, which opens its 2022 season on Tuesday, March 3, on Sonoma Plaza. How do things look for this year's Tuesday market?  I'm very excited for this year.... Continue