Since the untimely death of Sun publisher Val Robichaud, we at The Sun have been been considering how to go forward. Our website SonomaSun.com... Continue
We don’t know precisely when human language developed, but given our inclination to communicate it probably emerged quite early in... Continue
Government is not a business; its purpose is not to make a profit, but to further the aim of creating a good society. What constitutes... Continue
The City of Sonoma recently adopted a new policy requiring the disclosure of Ex Parte communications with “interested parties”... Continue
September, 1897 –– DEAR EDITOR: I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says,... Continue
That is the question coming before Sonoma’s City Council on December 6 on an appeal by Kenwood Development over its planned hotel... Continue
At its most recent meeting, the Sonoma City Council had to grapple with Zoom-bombing, ill-intentioned members of the public using Zoom... Continue
What do you like about living in Sonoma? What would you like to change? These two questions are at the heart of Sonoma’s General... Continue
The political and cultural divisions currently plaguing our country have stimulated an outpouring of hate. Playing on our appreciation... Continue
There are no fat pigs to buy at our two local farmer’s markets, but there’s plenty else to sing about. For nearly 30 years we’ve... Continue
Pools are important. A good education is more important. But that’s not the way SVUSD has managed for many years. Appearances over... Continue
We all want to be safe from fire and we all respect, appreciate and want to support our dedicated and courageous firefighters for their... Continue
As a lifelong resident of the Sonoma Valley and a volunteer docent at the Jack London State Historic Park, I am deeply disappointed... Continue
The latest iteration of the discussion about annexation of the Springs Community by the City of Sonoma is going around again. Please... Continue
Serving Sonoma County in the California state Senate is the greatest honor of my professional life, and before retiring at the end... Continue
In December, employees of the Lefever/Mattson owned Cheese Factory visited the plaza merchants bearing champagne to invite them to... Continue
Over the past few years, the idea of Sonoma possibly annexing the Springs has made it onto the Valley’s political agenda. The... Continue
Sonoma Valley readers are encouraged to read Will Shonbrun’s essay in the Sonoma Valley Sun (January 1, 2024) entitled, “Sonoma... Continue
Many of us receive numerous requests for donations particularly at the end of the year. Many of the donation requests are... Continue
I am saddened to read about poor student achievement in Sonoma Valley. I believe that this is because middle income families cannot... Continue