I’d like to put the “Illegal is illegal” letter to the editor the March 9 issue in legal and historical perspective. Most of us Americans of European ancestry don’t usually consider our own family history when addressing issues of immigration. Many immigrants misled authorities about... Continue
Local government was constituted to serve the interests of the citizens, interests expressed by democratically elected representatives. Those elected are legislative policy makers; the actual day-to-day work of government is performed by government employees. The money required to pay these employees is generated through taxes,... Continue
Dear Reader of this small but important Latino corner, I am very pleased to be able once again to share with you my perceptions, in the face of this wave of changes and out-of-control happenings that is pushing me about and leaves me a little... Continue
The 18 neighbors opposing a new cell phone tower at 2550 Warm Springs Road, and skeptical members of the Sonoma Valley Citizens Advisory Commission, have been reminded that despite a public hearing and vote, they really have no say in the matter. An industry-friendly FCC... Continue
The proposed hotel/housing project on First Street and Second Street East will come before Sonoma's Planning Commission this Thursday at a meeting beginning at 6:30pm in the community meeting room. The topic of the Study Session meeting is determining the scope of an environmental impact... Continue
Rotarian Gary Scott hands a $250 prize to Buster, a winner, thanks to ticket-buyers Tom and Maureen Daily, in the Rotary Club of Sonoma Valley’s annual Luck of the Irish raffle. Buster has no comment on what he might do with the winnings. The raffle’s... Continue
The set of heavy rainstorms the last few months have had a bruising impact on our roads in the Springs. If your neighborhood is like mine, many of the potholes road crews filled last year are open again, plus new potholes have emerged. In addition,... Continue
Housing impact fees, a per-square-foot fee charged to builders of housing or commercial developments to help support the creation of affordable housing, was the topic of a study session held by Sonoma's City Council Monday night. The council reviewed a report by the consulting firm... Continue
Elsie Warfiled, the 87-year-old woman reported missing this morning in Temelec, is safe and back at home. The original Sheriff's Advisory: This morning at about 8:30 a.m., Elsie Warfiled, age 87, walked away from her home on Via Columbard Circle in the Temelc area... Continue
Supposedly, the average Guinness Draught contains enough protein, iron and calories to sustain you for a considerable period of time, provided you drink enough. In this classic from The Sun archives, Steve Brunolli recounts "How I Survived the Guinness Diet." Continue