The moral challenge of privilege

By Loretta Carpio Carr I recently engaged in an online discussion about Sonoma’s status as an elitist community. One woman said that in contrast to her former hometown Santa Barbara, which was populated by celebrities, Sonoma was a normal, family-friendly town. I guess it depends... Continue

¿Habla Español?

By Loretta Carpio Carr As we approach another new year, we often reflect upon the changes we would like to make in our lives. We may resolve to exercise more, eat less, or learn a new skill. A recent trip to the grocery store brought... Continue

La Llorona

As a kid, I spent many Sunday nights at my grandparents Augustina and Pablo’s house with my cousins, playing the latest 45 dance records and gossiping about our classmates. Meanwhile, our parents ate donuts and drank coffee around the grey Formica table in the kitchen,... Continue

Fiestas Patrias – Honoring America’s multi-racial heritage

This year, the Grand Prize in Sonoma’s Fourth of July Independence Day parade was won by an entry of Mexican charros impressively twirling lassos while riding their dancing horses. These caballeros wowed both the crowd and the judges with their dashing sombreros and suits regally... Continue

The changing faces of immigration

"California – the state that had once advertised for more migrant workers – found itself overwhelmed by up to 7,000 new migrants a month, more migrants than they needed… the Los Angeles Police Department sent 136 deputies to the state lines to turn back migrants... Continue