TEN ESTEEMED ALCALDES (and alcaldessas) gathered in Sonoma’s Plaza amphitheater in August to stand up for mask wearing. They are, from left, Whitney Evans (2012), Suzanne Brangham (2014), Karen Collins (2019), Simon and Kimberly Blattner (2020), Sandy and Alan Piotter (1985), Patrick Garcia (2016), Judy Vadasz (without Les – 2013), Mary Evelyn Arnold (2011). Alcaldes (honorary mayors) are announced by the Sonoma mayor each year, and are chosen for outstanding service to the community. Photo by David Bolling.