Thank God for the grapes

Tim Tesconi | Special to The Sun Whenever I hear someone whine that there are too many vineyards in Sonoma County, I find myself snapping back, “Thank God for the grapes.” It’s something I am saying more and more as vineyards come under attack by... Continue

Wine Country Trucks of Napa and Sonoma Counties

Lisa A. Harris This gorgeous book by Lisa Harris is true to its back-cover promise. “Strap in! You are about to embark upon an epic road trip in time, on a Wine Country journey where no one has gone before.” She has selected classic wine trucks... Continue

For Cynthia Tarr, Sonoma life is one sweet song

Ilene Briggin | For The Sun For Cynthia Tarr, life keeps getting better and better since moving to Sonoma seven years ago. So it wasn’t hard to decide on a title for her upcoming CD—“Here’s To Life.” The well-known singer and director of the Community... Continue

Once slated for closure, Jack London Park going strong

Jonathan Farrell | Under The Sun The weather was summer-like during a recent visit with Tjiska Van Wyk, executive director of Jack London Park Partners (JLPP), which manages and operates Jack London State Historic Park. The House of Happy Walls museum on the sprawling former ranch was a welcoming... Continue

Candidate Questionnaire – part 2

In the November 4 election, eight candidates are running for three seats on the Sonoma City Council. Here is part two. See how the candidates stand on three more important issues. Part one can be found here. Water: We are in an historic drought with... Continue

City Council Candidate Questionnaire

Eight candidates are running for three seats on the Sonoma City Council. Here, in part one of our candidate questionnaire, the candidates introduce themselves and the address in their own words two timely issue. The word limit for all answers was 250 words. Next week’s... Continue

Point Counter Point

Topic: City support for community swimming pool The nonprofit Sonoma Valley Health and Recreation Association has proposed a multi-use aquatic facility, a “Community Pool,” on the six-acre El Verano Avenue property known as Paul’s Resort. To secure the $1.7 million parcel, step one of the... Continue

Vintage Cool – the dawn of thrift store culture

Thrift stores have always been a part of towns, big or small. But with the Millennial’s flight into adulthood -- and outrageous expenses, a sluggish economy, student loan debt, and the fascination with Indie music -- thrift stores have vastly changed. Once the embarrassing sign... Continue

Confessions of a Wine Tour Driver

The liquid gold is what it’s all about. Driving a bus with a tour company makes you realize it all comes down to the gold. What is the goal of each winemaker in the Valley? What is the goal of each client on your tours,... Continue

Fair Game – Sonoma County Fair’s Top 20

With theme “Peace, Love & Fair,” and lots of Flower Power to go with it, the Sonoma County Fair runs from July 24 through August 10 (closed on Mondays) at the fairgrounds in Santa Rosa. For details, including discount days and musical acts, visit sonomacountyfair.com.... Continue