Under the Sun: Roger Rhoten, impresario

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

Under the Sun: Erika Thibault, library director

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

Under the Sun: Dan Levitis, biologist

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

Under the Sun: Vicki Handron, immigration advocate

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

Under the Sun: Eric Jackson, creative programmer

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

Under the Sun: Eduardo Mora-Loera, Sonoma Stompers general manager

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

Under the Sun: Jerry Wheeler, Tuesday Farmers’ Market manager

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

Under the Sun: Kina Chavez, restaurateur

Kina Chavez has launched a new venture, Kina's Kitchen. The Sun's Anna Pier sat down with her to talk about the change, her family influences and growing up in Sonoma. This new venture is in the place you've been for three years. That's right. April... Continue

Under the Sun: Bill Stallings, voice of KSVY

The Sun's Anna Pier sat down with Bill Stallings, long-term volunteer at Sonoma’s local radio station, KSVY 91.3 FM. How long have you been volunteering at the radio station? Since 2011. I told Bob Taylor (station manager), "You're gonna need me as much as I... Continue

Under the Sun: Joelle Smith, hands-on philanthropist

From preparing teens for job interviews to promoting female-owned businesses, Joelle Smith is a ‘connector.’ Here she talks about her volunteer work with The Sun’s Anna Pier. So, when did you start Shenoma? In 2018. I had been a volunteer for Dress for Success when... Continue

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