Letter from the Editor
Letter from the Editor David Bolling: Human Tides
Set aside for a moment, if you can, issues of Democratic and Republican politics, homeland security, official language, national identity – all the real but… Continue
Public Citizen
Larry Barnett: More Human Than Human
What is to become of us? Or rather, what is to become of those of us in modern civilization? This is an essential question, but… Continue
Food and Wine
Kathleen Hill: Good News, Trump News and Valentine’s Meals
Picazo Café reopens The Chavez family just announced that they are now able to serve customers inside Picazo in a warm and cozy atmosphere free… Continue
Snark Infested Waters
Bob Edwards: Thinking Positive, Testing Negative
Well, 2025 is off to a raucous start, what with wildfires burning LA and winter freezing DC. So after a few weeks of grim determination,… Continue
Board Walk
Building on Legacies
Working on many projects over my 12 years in office, I have been reminded of the legacies of the Supervisors before me. Ig Vella, Janet… Continue
Cartoons by Hilary
Cartoon by Hilary: “You should’ve purchased a virgo!”
Hilary Campbell is a New Yorker magazine cartoonist who just happened to grow up in Sonoma. Her work now appears regularly in the Sonoma Valley Sun. Continue
What's Up With That?
Socializing In Difficult Times
If you grapple with family, or any relationships, at the holidays, the hard part is listening well. After opening gifts, those thingamajigs you never use,… Continue
Community Voices
What can be done in the time of Trump?
By Will Shonbrun Well, as an individual, not a hell of a lot. But as a City of Sonoma resident (albeit a blip of a… Continue
Voices of the New Majority
Pages from the Journal of la Mexicana
“Me llamo Augustina Juarez. Soy de Guanajuato, Mexico, pero ahora vivo en el Valle de la Luna en California. My boss doesn’t like me to… Continue
Rude Awakenings
Tales of Grandchildren
2008, Brooke and Matt had their second child, a girl. Not long after my son and his family moved to Vancouver, Canada. They not only… Continue
Taxpertise
Happy New Year. Now pay your taxes.
Congress will be continue to pass numerous tax law changes. Below are tidbits that that you might find useful: IRS Online Account enhancements. You can… Continue
Sonoma Farm Scene
Sonoma Farm Scene – Know Your Farmer: Oak Hill Farm
By Seth Dolinsky Happy 2025. This is the second in a series of articles on our local farms, focusing on those committed to feeding Sonomans… Continue
Personal/Political
A Woman’s Worth
“You will lose if you choose to refuse to put her first. She will and she can find a man who knows her worth. A… Continue
Wild Valley
Teri Shore: Backyard Fun with Wildlife Cameras
Wildlife cameras set out in open spaces to capture images of mountain lions, bears, birds, and whatever else happens to amble by, have helped researchers,… Continue
Mental Health Matters
The present of presence
By Marissa La Brecque | For The Sun — In a world that has become increasingly isolated and disconnected, it’s crucial to recognize the profound… Continue
The Creative Spark
The inspirational impact of arts education
Why do you teach the arts, I asked the visual and performing arts teachers in SVUSD recently. Their answers revealed the transformational role of creativity… Continue
The Tech Guy
The $3,600 Digital Deception: A Cautionary Tale
In today’s increasingly digital world, technology has become an integral part of our lives, providing convenience and connectivity. However, as the internet expands, so does… Continue