Sonoma County is home to approximately 500,000 people and 1,384 miles of paved road. The First District serves 100,000 people and 266 miles of roads. Our population here swells by several thousand during the tourist season, which stretches further into the winter months than ever... Continue
Congratulations to the Sonoma Valley High School boys swim team, which somehow won the league title despite not having a campus pool. Much credit goes to co-coaches Keith Ryan, and Jane Hansen, who runs the Sonoma Aquatic Club in the Springs… Meanwhile, fundraising continues for... Continue
On September third of last year, City Council voted to direct staff to solicit proposals for a minimum wage study to look at the issues and impact of an ordinance to increase the minimum wage for all workers in the City, which is currently a... Continue
The Sun was copied on this letter to Sonoma City Councilmember Madolyn Agrimonti In the April 30 issue of The Sun, it is noted you are in favor of removing the beautiful red oak trees planted in 1993 between East Napa and Patten Streets. The ‘community... Continue
Homeowners, hobbyists, and professionals all can learn about water-conscious gardening at the Spring Waterwise Garden Expo, a free event hosted by the Sonoma Community Center on Saturday May 9. In partnership with the Sonoma County Master Gardeners, the event takes place from 9:30 a.m. to... Continue
Preserving Sonoma's town character is a challenge. Describing that character generates a wide range of opinion; our world is complex and changeable, and Sonoma is not immune from the tidal forces of cultural and social transformation taking place around us. That said, however, certain characteristics... Continue
[caption id="attachment_50811" align="alignnone" width="420"] TIPs Tri-Tip debuted one year ago at the Valley of the Moon Certified Farmers' Market (Facebook)[/caption] Only in Sonoma will get you get stuck in traffic behind a suped-up trolley modified into a food truck that peddles tri-tip. That's TIPS Tri-Tip... Continue
[caption id="attachment_50793" align="aligncenter" width="420"] 4Paws dogs help kids at El Verano School develop their reading skills. (Facebook)[/caption] From now until May 7, Murphy's Irish Pub is donating 50% of proceeds from a special prix fixe menu to 4Paws Learning & Wellness Center. 4Paws is a... Continue
[gallery size="medium" columns="1" ids="50745,50743,50744"] In a local tradition so exalted it’s nearing holiday status, the Valley of the Moon Certified Farmers’ Market opens the 2015 season on Tuesday, May 5. City Councilmembers will cut the ceremonial ribbon, followed at 5:30 p.m. by the equally ceremonious... Continue
Union Bank volunteers Molly Fedorchak, Senior Community Relations Manager, and Robin Gold, Sonoma Branch Manager, teach the final class of a financial education program at Flowery School. For the third year, Union Bank partnered with financial dignity nonprofit Operation HOPE and Boys & Girls Clubs... Continue