Our world has turned upside down
Everything we believed was true has become subject to question or even reversal; everything we relied upon has shifted. On a larger... Continue
Green burials
The City of Sonoma maintains a number of cemeteries, including the historic Mountain Cemetery containing the tombs and graves of many... Continue
Felling trees
The consensus of climate scientists is that climate change threatens to cause an irrevocable alteration of life on planet earth. The... Continue
Capitalism’s failure: homelessness
The essence of capitalism is the accumulation of profits and assets. This accumulation is enabled by the exploitation of labor, which... Continue
What is historic?
According to the office of California’s Secretary of State, in order to be declared historic a property or structure must satisfy... Continue
2020 hindsight
The impact of past decisions is frequently revealed by events in the present; mistakes and miscalculations often require time to “ripen.”... Continue
Guest editorial: Our local citizenship assistance program
Please help get the word out about a citizenship assistance program available here in Sonoma Valley to help qualified lawful permanent... Continue
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus
DEAR EDITOR: I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, ‘If you see it in THE SUN it’s... Continue
News, gossip, and bullshit
It’s not easy knowing what to believe in this “post truth” era. Between news, gossip, and just plain bullshit circulating... Continue
Fires and power shutdowns: what have we learned?
That PG&E is ill-prepared to cope with periods of hot, windy weather is now painfully obvious. That the utility has spent its profits... Continue
