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Studio visit with artist Gail Chadell Nanao

By Jackie Lee | Sonoma Sun Gail Chadell Nanao’s stunning, brooding artworks are on display through June 10 at the Sonoma Valley Museum of Art. The show’s handsome catalogue is well worth the read; it covers all the highlights of Gail’s career and several color... Continue

Food, wine and vintage cars

After a day on the track at Sonoma Raceway, a fleet of vintage cars converge on Sonoma Plaza for the annual Historic Race Car Festival on Saturday evening, June 2. With some 30 vintage and collectible autos on display, guests can sample food and wine... Continue

School district names new HR director

The Sonoma Valley Unified School District has appointed  Jonathan Ferrer as the Director of Human Resources, beginning with the 2018-2019 school year. Ferrer is currently Principal at Westlake Middle School for the Oakland Unified School District. He has been with the Oakland Unified School District... Continue

What will replace the Sonoma Development Center?

The Sonoma Development Center (SDC) will officially close on Jan. 1, 2019. This will be a sad day for many: the severely disabled clients, their families, SDC’s many employees, staff and specialty techs, and the Sonoma Valley community that treasures the Center and its spectacular... Continue

Mutz is the man

The stakes are high in the upcoming June 5th primary election for Sonoma County Sheriff. A contested election for this position hasn’t taken place in over twenty-five years. The stakes in this election are high and its implications are clear. On June 5th, the voters... Continue

An eco-village for Eldridge?

  Reader opinion by Stephanie Hiller The disposition of the 864-acre property that has housed the Sonoma Developmental Center for decades has been fraught with uncertainty, largely because the State has undertaken a process it has not used before. “It’s unorthodox,” said Daniel Kim, Director... Continue

Local radio, local hosts

By James Marshall Berry | For The Sun “The Morning Show” has been a staple of the KSVY 91.3 radio format almost since the station’s inception in 2004, with only a handful of hosts running the board for the drive-time slot in Sonoma Valley from... Continue

Taxes, taxes, taxes

The first question most beneficiaries ask when discussing the receipt of an inheritance is, “How much do I pay in taxes?” Even while planning, people will ask a similar question, “How much tax will my beneficiaries pay?” Well, the answer to both is, it depends.... Continue