Missing man found in L.A.

The 86-year-old Sonoma man with Alzheimer's who walked away from a care facility Thursday afternoon has been found in Los Angeles. Harrison Whitney rode a bus to L.A., the general area of his previous residence. He was located after calling authorities from a gas station... Continue

Measure H Q&A

On election day, voters passed the Sonoma Valley Unified School District’s Measure H, a $40 million bond that will increase energy efficiency in all local schools, saving an estimated $1 million per year. SVUSD Superintendent Louann Carlomagno quickly responded to the yes vote with a... Continue

It’s not called “Trick or Trash”

Editor: To all the kids who came out “trick or treating.” What a fun evening. It was great to see you and your wonderful costumes and we really enjoyed being part of the crowd that collectively spends more than $2 billion on candy to indulge... Continue

Holes and bridges

Editor: It’s that time again for the County of Sonoma to get its Tattered Road Pot Hole Crews functioning and into high gear around here. Before the roads become a tire busting obstacle course (last year’s rainy season). And if they can fill the holes... Continue

Applauds cast of high school play

Editor: I had the good fortune to experience “The Migrant Farmworker’s Son” presented by the Sonoma Valley High School Drama Department. The production touched me on several levels: the courage and dedication of first time actors in a very sensitive and groundbreaking effort. The honesty,... Continue

Obama’s liberal agenda

Editor: Mr. Weinberger’s words convey a sense of hysteria. Not unlike Obama who urged a Hispanic audience to take on the “enemies.” (Heaven forbid, one speaks of Islamic terrorists so harshly.) No, Obama’s “enemies” are Americans who are not in lockstep with his liberal agenda.... Continue

Lauds blower moratorium

Editor: Your reporting of the action for a moratorium on the use of leaf blowers gave us the message we needed to hear. The City Council’s voting and the staff and CSEC research give those of us concerned renewed hope. Everyone who has attended the... Continue

Congratulations!

Another election, in the books. The build up and hype, the seemingly endless campaign ads on television, the bombardment of roadside signage. Here in our little hamlet, City Council incumbents Steve Barbose and Ken Brown have reigned victorious. They are joined on the dias by... Continue

As easy as 1-2-3?

Cat Austin, renowned vocal coach, music director and theatrical impresario, has another musical thriller in store as her troupe of talented youngsters perform the music and moves of Michael Jackson. “MJ – It’s All for Love,” a show spanning Jackson’s entire hit-making career, opens a... Continue

Recession, depression or inflation?

Editor: The National Bureau of Economic Research committee has announced that the “Great Recession” ended back in June of 2009. I’m going to pause for a moment while you laugh, cry or react any way you see fit. The obvious fact is this, the recession... Continue