photo by Ryan LelyThere were eras where the fashion industry dictated to the public what they had to wear, and chic women knew that belts, handbags and shoes had to match. Contemporary styles are much more democratic. The Number One rule is: there are no... Continue
Sil Coccia’s coaching philosophy centered around having the team act as a single unit, rather than as individuals. Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley Sun History was made this year at Sonoma Valley High School. Through January and February, the local sports scene was thriving due to an... Continue
Sun cover 031308 PHOTOS BY Ryan lely/Sonoma Valley SunKSVY 91.3, the radio station that brings Sonoma to the world, celebrates spring with a new slate of shows joining the station’s current stellar lineup. The non-profit community radio station is managed by Three House MultiMedia, which... Continue
Photo by Ryan LelyIt was a long and circuitous career path that delivered French-born Cecile and Jean-Pierre Mouraux to their latest enterprise, a thriving bed and breakfast for pets in Sonoma Valley. The Happy Pets Inn is – as fully detailed in the inn’s illustrated... Continue
Photos by Ryan LelyWhether you want to be in show biz or are just tired of being a wannabe in show biz, you don’t have to cross the Golden Gate to find a few golden opportunities. From ballroom dancing to voice over training to trapeze... Continue
Sun cover 022108. Photo by Ryan LelyThe first stop on the Children’s Discovery Trail has recently been added to the many wonderful offerings at Sonoma Garden Park. The exciting Butterfly Station is where visitors can learn all about the local species of butterflies, including the... Continue
Submitted Photo On the first day of every November, hundreds of men, women and children converge on what looks like a festival transplanted from a small town in Mexico. Bright colors, mariachi music, spicy food, sweet treats, candles and marigolds flowers guide departed souls to... Continue
Sun Cover 020708As February 14 looms, strong men tremble and resigned women brace themselves for receiving last-minute gifts like boxed chocolates and generic cards. But there are alternatives, especially for those of us fortunate enough to live in Sonoma. Here are some ideas that take... Continue
In a high mountain meadow, protected by the peaks of Sugarloaf Ridge, is the home of the largest observatory in the western United States dedicated to public viewing and education, the Robert Ferguson Observatory. As TV host Rachel Ray would say, “How cool is that!”... Continue
It is estimated that over 65 million computers were retired last year. Photos SubmittedE-cycling is not a typo. More than merely “recycling” without the “r,” e-cycling is a rapidly growing segment in the environmental sector aimed at keeping the hazardous waste contained in consumer electronics... Continue