Letter from the Editor
Where to Place The Blame?
The list of reasons Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential campaign seems endless: Fox News and right-wing media. The rise of… Continue
Public Citizen
My Life As a Cook
I grew up at the feet of a fabulous cook. My mother was a natural, able to make something delicious out of almost nothing. She… Continue
Food and Wine
Kathleen Hill Returns
Welcome back to my column, friends and readers, and I consider you to be both. It’s great to be back where Jerry and I started… Continue
Snark Infested Waters
What the ****!!??
Both before and after all the votes were counted, this year’s presidential election season put an unprecedented strain on the nation’s ability to fully articulate… Continue
Board Walk
Progress on Bike Lanes and Paths in the Valley
On October 8, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Arnold Drive Bike Lane Project. That was cause for… Continue
Cartoons by Hilary
Welcome everyone to the very first coven for the witches who want more candy
What's Up With That?
Endless Trick Or Treat
These are the times that try our souls. We’re watching clocks change to early night darkness and elections rocking our boats. This next round of… Continue
Community Voices
A Pessimist’s Dilemma
I used to think I was a born pessimist, but that’s not really accurate. My schooling in becoming a pessimist came about when I was… Continue
Voices of the New Majority
Remembering the Deportees By Name
Deportees The crops are all in and the peaches are rotting, The oranges piled in their creosote dumps; They’re flying ’em back to the Mexican… Continue
Rude Awakenings
Tales of Grandchildren
Dead People: “Oma, there’s dead people under those rocks, you know.” I glance over my shoulder to see what Satchel is talking about. My four-year-old… Continue
Taxpertise
Happy New Year. Now pay your taxes.
Congress will be continue to pass numerous tax law changes. Below are tidbits that that you might find useful: IRS Online Account enhancements. You can… Continue
Sonoma Farm Scene
Spring Farmers’ Market Review
The Sonoma Friday Farmers’ Market at Depot Park is a Sonoma tradition that spans over 35 years. This outdoor event, set in the parking lot… Continue
Personal/Political
Yard Signs and Memories of My Mother
I took down our shiny, new, pristine, “Cats for Kamala” and “Harris/Walz” yard signs. Still in the yard are two, very old, ragged signs. One… Continue
Wild Valley
What’s Up in Wingo?
Once in a while I take a walk along the road to Wingo at the south end of Sonoma Valley. Starting from the end of… Continue
Mental Health Matters
The present of presence
By Marissa La Brecque | For The Sun — In a world that has become increasingly isolated and disconnected, it’s crucial to recognize the profound… Continue
The Creative Spark
The inspirational impact of arts education
Why do you teach the arts, I asked the visual and performing arts teachers in SVUSD recently. Their answers revealed the transformational role of creativity… Continue
The Tech Guy
The $3,600 Digital Deception: A Cautionary Tale
In today’s increasingly digital world, technology has become an integral part of our lives, providing convenience and connectivity. However, as the internet expands, so does… Continue