President Obama’s recent State of the Union speech represents an attempt to reframe the political debate in an era of unprecedented obstructionist scorched-earth politics generated by a hardened extremist right wing faction, funded by a bottomless pit of unlimited corporate money, brought to us by... Continue
Blame Grand Central Station. New York was once ready to tear the Grand Dame down and replace her with a glass-clad skyscraper. I was horrified by the idea, and still am. Penn Station had already suffered the ravages of the wrecking ball, and it seemed... Continue
The Sonoma Valley Woman’s Club was founded in 1901 to help beautify the City of Sonoma and to enhance its cultural life. The club’s first project was creating the Plaza, which began with a committee planting an Arbor Day tree in Vallejo’s honor. Members then... Continue
It is February, Valentine’s around the corner, and I have been thinking a whole lot about love lately. I love “love.” I love being in love. I really either absolutely love something, someone, or I just don’t. All or nothing, that is the way I... Continue
Sonoma County saw a 9 percent increase in hotel occupancy in 2013 and a 5.2 percent increase in average daily rate, figures that mirrored an increase in transient occupancy taxes (TOT) collected by the county and local cities. “Sonoma County’s hospitality industry really made strides... Continue
The loss of up to 60 trees and shrubs along Highway 12 in the Springs is far outweighed by making the corridor safer for pedestrians, Supervisor Susan Gorin told The Sun this week. “For public safety, the project will not be delayed,” she said. “When... Continue
Rosy, robust, upward-trending… all the popular positive buzzwords were invoked at the Chamber of Commerce’s annual economic “State of the Valley” breakfast. The gathering was well attended, even at 7:30 a.m., by the business people and politicians that keep a keen eye on the local... Continue
After 14 years and three major redesigns, the Mission Square Project, a mixed-use development proposed for open space at 165 E. Spain St., has been approved. The Sonoma City Council’s 4-1 vote to deny an appeal of a favorable Planning Commission ruling paves the way... Continue
Hello, I am a SVHS graduate of 2011 and I am trying to raise money for a volunteer trip abroad. I have an online fundraiser on gofundme.com and I am trying to increase local awareness so that I can reach my goal. I would appreciate... Continue
The Sonoma Theatre Alliance will presents eight productions on the Rotary Stage at Andrews Hall in its Festival of Theatre 2014, which opens April 17 with “Little Shop of Horrors.” Generally, each show runs Thursday-Saturday nights, with a Sunday matinee. A Narrow Way Stage Company... Continue