America is in a state of cognitive dissonance. Not familiar with the term? It’s a state of inconsistent attitudes related to behavioral decisions. Still not making sense? How about when you are living one way but thinking you are living another.   In my classroom I'm... Continue

By Philip Sales I want to thank the Sun’s editorial staff for highlighting the issues related to the County’s proposed acquisition of Union Pacific Railroad’s “remaining property interests in the 8th St., East corridor”. Some of your readers have commented that it is unfair to... Continue

By Dr. Nancy Lang  Dr. Jane Goodall changed the world. Her life's work — redefining how we understand animals and inspiring generations to protect the natural world — has touched every corner of conservation. News of her passing at age 91 on October 1, while... Continue

By Steve Barbose Many people are thinking about and discussing the possible closure of Prestwood School.  I think the decision to close Prestwood instead of one of the other schools makes the most sense given that only about 100 of the total of approximately 400... Continue

SDC Demolition By Norman Gilroy  Sonoman Norman Gilroy is an architect and urban planner who has worked locally and around the world. One of many projects he designed is Larkspur Landing. An activist, he spearheaded the “Cows Not Casinos” campaign, and organized the successful opposition... Continue

Celebrating Creekside’s Move to Adelle Editor’s Note: Creekside High School is a small continuation high school that is an alternative option for students in the Sonoma Valley. Its focus is on creating flexible, individual learning plans for students that will encourage both personal growth and... Continue

There’s a sentiment you thought you’d never read coming from me but when talking about the trans issue, my opinion doesn’t matter. A little background. I have coached the SVHS girl’s golf team for 9 years and in that time I don’t know how many... Continue

By Megie Marvel Beneath the composed smiles at the board table lies a series of decisions that have shaken the very soul of our community. The Sonoma Valley Unified School District (SVUSD) Board’s recent actions have left families stunned, ignored, devalued and watching their children’s... Continue

By Tarney Baldinger On April 26, 1986, a reactor at the Chornobyl Nuclear Plant in northern Ukraine melted down and exploded. It remains the largest nuclear disaster in history, releasing more than ten times as much radiation as Fukushima and the contaminated zone is far... Continue