Pimping Sonoma

We hate sounding harsh, but find it difficult to mince words when it comes to exploiting Sonoma's charm and reputation for money. Fact is, trading on Sonoma's name is now so commonplace it almost feels normal, but it is anything but. Don't get us wrong;... Continue

What Books Did Sonoma Read in 2016?

Word is people in the Sonoma Valley are still reading books, so the SUN set out to verify this, talking with Lisa Musgrove, manager of our local branch of the Sonoma County Library, and Jude Sales, manager of Sonoma’s only bookstore, Readers’ Books. “The love... Continue

Alejandro Águilar on our turbulent times

Friends and readers, here I am once more, sharing my feelings in these turbulent times. Is this the moment to be fearful? Not at all. Even less is it a time to just be waiting for uncomfortable actions to be directed specifically at the Hispanic... Continue

Don’t hold your phone while driving…it’s the law!

The legislature passed, and Governor Brown signed a new law that goes into effect January 1st prohibiting a driver from holding a cell phone for any purpose. In other words, you can't use your phone unless it is operated "hands-free" or you can be subject to... Continue

Time for an Ethics Policy for Sonoma’s City Council?

The conduct of City Council members is a blend of law and convention. Laws define the actions that council members cannot take while holding public office, and the requirements they must meet in order to take and hold office. Convention, the established norms of behavior... Continue

Editorial: Time for an Ethics Policy for Sonoma’s City Council?

Supports the Tuesday market

The markets are part of the fabric of this community. If people have concerns, then let's talk about addressing them to the satisfaction of all. But elected officials who unilaterally want to change things without proper public input are being irresponsible, and not representing the... Continue

Believes Mayor Hundley not honest about Tuesday Market

Just because Mayor Hundley says it is so, does not make it so. I find it hard to believe anyone is truly this out of touch. Maybe she can evade the conflict of interest issue as a "legality" but she cannot evade it as unethical... Continue

Overnight parking program at Sonoma’s homeless shelter begins

Kathy King, Director of The Haven homeless shelter in Sonoma, announced that the Memorandum of Understanding between SOS (the shelter operator) and the City of Sonoma has been signed, and the overnight parking program for five vehicles was initiated just before the holidays, beginning on... Continue

Emily’s Post: He can clean his own room

Dear Emily, My 16 year old's room is a mess, and I am at my wit's end. I don't know what to do. There is no visible floor space in his room; clothes, trash, and school papers are piled everywhere, and dirty dishes are stacked... Continue