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Establishing yourself financially in later life

  Nearly every graduate leaves school hoping to get a well-paying job and enjoy a good life ahead. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. With your first job, responsibilities come knocking -- and worries about your financial goals. With such things stressing you, you may... Continue

Under the Sun: Logan Harvey, Sonoma’s mayor

I understand you're 32 years old, Logan. Are you the youngest council member in Sonoma history? I may not be the youngest council member, but I believe I'm the youngest mayor in Sonoma County. We have one of the youngest city councils in the county,... Continue

Sun on the Street: How will you celebrate Valentine’s Day?

How will you celebrate Valentine’s Day?   Manya and Dick Smith, Boyes Hot Springs Dick: We just celebrated our 24th anniversary, but we’ll celebrate again. We’re going out for a lovely romantic dinner.  Manya: See, now you’re on the hook.   Tricia Smith and Tom... Continue

Supervisor Gorin on dealing with Sonoma County’s homeless

I will fight any attempt to make the Los Guilicos emergency shelter permanent. By Susan Gorin, First District Supervisor Sonoma County’s homeless emergency  is one of the most contentious and difficult challenges we’ve faced. That said, along with fear and concern, there is also compassion... Continue

The homeless crisis hits close to home

The issue of homelessness is no longer a concept but a very real, living, in-your-face reality. Near Oakmont, at the Los Guilicos campus, the county opened an emergency shelter for some of the hundreds of homeless kicked out of their tent city along a Santa... Continue

Time is a four-letter word

Time flies by. It seems to flit past me at the speed of light. No wonder it’s a four letter word, but so is love. These two little words hit me with a thump on my head when an acquaintance died suddenly this month. We... Continue

Yes on I is SMART

The “no” on Measure I information I’ve seen in the media gives an incomplete picture of the need for continued funding for the SMART train as an integral part of the North Bay transportation system. Discussion of funding SMART must address the role of greenhouse... Continue