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SDC commercial development plan grinds forward

By Teri Shore -- The future of the 945-acre expanse of open space lands and historic campus in the heart of Sonoma Valley remains uncertain after the latest public hearing on county plans to create a new town.  At a Board of Supervisors meeting on... Continue

A tax holiday for the cannabis industry

Many people are not aware that the Board of Supervisors on 1/25/22 gave the cannabis industry a tax holiday. Our Supervisors will revisit this gift in April when the holiday expires. Why did our Supervisors grant this delay? The so-called “legacy” growers are complaining they... Continue

In Sonoma County, a troubling gap in health and well-being

Sonoma County residents live longer, earn more money, stay in school and earn college degrees at higher rates than in other counties across California and the United States. Yet, according to a major new report, there are disparities across gender, racial groups, ethnic groups and... Continue

Steve Page is Sonoma’s ‘honorary mayor’

The City of Sonoma has named Steve Page as Honorary Alcalde (“Alcalde” is the Spanish name for Mayor) in recognition of his ongoing efforts and contributions to the Sonoma community. Page, the former CEO of Sonoma Raceway, was credited with strengthening Sonoma Valley nonprofit including... Continue

Cannabis tax boon is all smoke 

The cannabis industry sold our Board of Supervisors on the fiction that legally grown cannabis would generate abundant taxes. On that basis, the Supervisors approved Measure A, “...to fund essential county services such as addressing industry impacts, public safety, fire, health, housing, roads, and environmental... Continue

Sonoma Valley vaccine, testing clinics this week

Vaccine appointments are now available for anyone 5 years or older who wants one at one of the many clinics, pharmacies or health centers in the County. Go to MyTurn.ca.gov to find an appointment that works for you and find a list of local clinics on the Sonoma Valley Health Partner... Continue

Let’s have a trial period for leashed dogs on the Plaza

With Dr. Rhonda Stallings of Arroyo Veterinary Hospital, I was a co-founder of SVDOG and a former president.  I “retired” from SVDOG several years ago and Rich Lee is currently president.  Like other organizations SVDOG (Sonoma Valley Dog Owners and Guardians) has understandably, and in... Continue

State officials must engage on SDC transfer

This is to augment Teri Shore’s great column in the recent Index Tribune Close to Home section. I am so glad she referred to an old mentor of mine, Bill Kortum. Many of us miss his stalwart support for improving and protecting Sonoma County. For Teri’s... Continue

Play dates

Students of Sassarini School enjoy a sunny day on the playground. Thanks to Sonoma Valley Education Foundation’s generous donors, Sassarini was able to extend its preschool offering from morning only to full-day care.   Continue
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