The cover on this issue of the Sun caused some discomfort, among our own staff. Too sensational, too scary, too much out of context. All of that is to some extent true. But in my view necessary. In October, 2017, the Nuns fire burst out... Continue
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Meeting with Anna Pier just after the Friday Soup’s On, 44-year-old David Seyms was full of enthusiasm for the weekly event, and for the many programs under his direction as part of his work as Executive Director of Vintage House. Talk about the Friday Soup’s... Continue
Supporting local independent businesses has always been promoted here. Our local businesses keep money flowing within our community instead of transferring it out of town, or even out of state. And yet, when it comes to healthcare, keeping things local is harder than ever. At... Continue
(Editor’s note: Madeleine Edwards is Editor of Dragon’s Tale, the Sonoma Valley High School student news site. She is also a high school intern for the Sonoma Valley Sun. These are the remarks she delivered at the March 28 No Kings protest in Sonoma.) My... Continue
On Friday, April 24, women’s collective giving organization Impact100 Sonoma will team up with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive at the Sonoma Community Center, Room 110, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event continues a biannual partnership that began in... Continue
The Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce invites the community to attend LocalFest 2026, an interactive showcase highlighting Sonoma Valley’s newest businesses and nonprofit organizations. This lively, walk-through event offers a chance to meet local entrepreneurs, discover new products and services, and connect with community organizations working... Continue
America’s current strategy of dominance now explicitly includes removing leaders of other countries by force or outright killing them. Killing political leaders used to be called assassination, a widely condemned practice. We used to place such brutality in a low moral category, even when it... Continue
Sonoma Botanical Garden (SBG) continues its now annual tradition of presenting monumental works of art within its forests and fields with Spirit Guides: Fantastical Creatures from the Workshop of Jacobo and María Ángeles, on view April 10 through September 7, 2026. Created by the workshop of Mexican... Continue
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At their meeting on March 24, 2026, the City of Sonoma’s Finance Committee received a presentation from Matrix Consulting Group and City staff on a comprehensive Citywide Fee Study and Draft Master Fee Schedule. The study evaluates the cost of providing services across multiple departments,... Continue