In an echoing warehouse that sometimes reverberates with the eager screech of guitar amps next door, John and Alice Fisher often see, hear and (depending on the decibel level) feel what goes on at The Shop, a teen-run music venue renting space adjacent to their... Continue
En-er-gy owners Renee Wiggs (standing) with Sue Albano in their studio located in the Mercato courtyard. Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley Sun If the name alone doesn’t spark your interest, the two owners of this new business probably can. Sue Albano and Renee Wiggs have enough infectious... Continue
Beauty Galore owner Susan Norrbom (seated) with hair designer Cindy Hoffman, and Amber Johnson. Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley Sun Beauty Galore is getting a new look as well as new owners. Susan and Peter Norrbom bought the Maxwell Village retail beauty supply store and salon in... Continue
Sean Cutting, new president of Sonoma Valley Bank. Submitted Photo Board Chairman Bob Nicholas reported leadership changes at Sonoma Valley Bank, in accordance with the company’s strategic plan for management succession. Sean Cutting has been named President, Chief Lending Officer and Chief Administrative Officer and... Continue
Kevin O’Neill, of Countrywide. Submitted PhotoBank of America Corporation recently announced its purchase of Countrywide Financial Corporation in an all-stock transaction worth approximately $4 billion. The purchase will make Bank of America the nation’s largest mortgage lender and loan servicer. Kevin O’Neill, a loan consultant... Continue
Maggie Bafalon of Coldwell Banker De Anza Realty. Photo SubmittedThe film and video division of Three House MultiMedia, FilmArt3, recently learned client Maggie Bafalon of Coldwell Banker De Anza Realty took top honors in an international video contest with her entry “Home, Sweet Sonoma,” which... Continue
Ellen Hoover (left) and Bill Laird, resize blueprints for a local project. Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley Sun Last June, local architect Sidney Hoover was at Sonoma Blueprint having a series of blueprints made when he learned that the 18-year-old shop was going to close down soon.... Continue
James Hahn, new owner of Sunflower Caffé, acquired the business in August. Ryan Lely/ Sonoma Valley Sun James Hahn likes “being a great host,” making people feel comfortable and putting smiles on their faces. That’s a big reason Hahn and his wife, Mila Chanamé, are... Continue
Father and son team, Don (right) and Dan Eraldi have remained competitive in business by adapting to today’s styles. Ryan Lely/ Sonoma Valley Sun Eraldi’s is one of the few shops on the Plaza that serves mostly locals, selling a wide range of men’s wear... Continue
Dr. J. Nevin Smith suggests steps to take maintain urinary health. Submitted Photo At the start of a new year, we often decide to pay more attention to our health. With that in mind, the Sun contacted Dr. J. Nevin Smith, a urologist who graduated... Continue