Homeless in Sonoma
Sonoma is a lovely little town that attracts visitors from around the world. They come here to enjoy our fine weather, pleasant parks,... Continue
A shameful City audit
The recently released audit of the City of Sonoma by the auditing firm of Richardson & Co. is nothing the City should be proud... Continue
What, we worry?
PG&E is planning to shut down electricity to the Sonoma Valley to prevent wildfires in the event of a major wind event that might... Continue
Does banning colors in schools actually prevent gang activity?
Guest editorial by Dean Szanyi | Student Reporter It is no secret that a certain number of young people attending Sonoma Valley High... Continue
Venture philanthropy
Building a big business requires venture capital, an infusion of wealth that is used to fund a business while it grows. Unlike loans,... Continue
Solving housing by solving parking
Solving the housing problem – too little housing for lower-income residents – requires solving the parking problem – too much... Continue
Preserving Democracy
Democracy is under assault all over the globe, suffering at the hands of a combination of authoritarian, nativist, and fundamentalist... Continue
Fire season is here
It’s all too easy to become complacent, and the early high temperatures and smoke from regional fires filling the valley on the... Continue
The theatre of life
We’re far from the first to note that “all the world’s a stage,” but we can’t resist bringing attention... Continue
Haven’t you heard? The war on pot is over
The use of cannabis – pot, weed, Mary Jane, reefer, or whatever you want to call it – is now legal in California, but here in... Continue
