President Trump proposed meeting Democrats half-way on funding the border wall, but his plan to build alternating segments rather than a continuous barrier was met with criticism Tuesday night. Though the plan would save $2.5 billion, cutting the proposed budget in half, it "lacks a... Continue
The minimum wage in Sonoma, and Sonoma County, needs to rise faster and considerably higher than it is on track to do. The California minimum wage is currently $10.50; $11.00 for employers of 26 or more. This will rise to between $11.00, and $12.00 for... Continue
By Georgia Kelly In 2017, the Southern Poverty Law Center published a report, “The Trump Effect,” which detailed the degrading and violent rhetoric that the Trump campaign had unleashed on the American public. The meanness and vitriol extended toward “the other” – that is, anyone... Continue
The comedy event of 2019 – granted, it’s only on January 4, but still – convenes Will Durst, Debi Durst, Johnny Steele, Michael Bossier, Mari Magaloni and Arthur Gaus for the ‘Big Fat Year End Kiss Off Comedy Show,’ a riotous recap of political news... Continue
Start the new year off on the right foot -- actually, both of them, and on an incline -- with the 2019 First Day Hike, the 6th annual January 1 hike to the summit of Jack London Park (or a more moderate two-mile walk). 10... Continue
I am perplexed by the assertion made by Mr Potter that workers with higher skill levels are needed in our area -- Sonoma Valley. The evidence seems to be that most jobs are in the Hospitality sector in our area. These jobs do require skill,... Continue
[caption id="attachment_92678" align="aligncenter" width="420"] Part of the volunteer crew at the FISH Holiday Food Program distribution on December 15.[/caption] This week, many families and individuals are enjoying healthy meals because of the generous spirit of the Sonoma Valley community. On December 15, hundreds of families... Continue
We deserve a 21st century, small hospital that meets our community’s needs. I am convinced our SVH leadership team has created a path to meet that objective. Before committing to support the current capital campaign financially and as campaign leaders, Marcia and I needed to... Continue
Jacquelyn Torres | Sonoma Valley High School Let’s say that you are offered two choices: either you receive a D in a class, but you will have learned the subject well, or you receive an A in a class, but will not learn and retain... Continue