False transparency
Transparent this, transparent that; it seems as if labeling the public process as transparent is government’s order of the day. The... Continue
The changing face of housing in Sonoma
For the first time in its history, the City of Sonoma has enacted land-use legislation that mandates the construction of housing when... Continue
Local administrative leadership…finally?
Two major institutions – the Sonoma Valley School District and the City of Sonoma – have finally hired new administrative leadership;... Continue
Celebrating the Overlook Trail
Nearly a hundred people recently gathered for the 20-year celebration of the Overlook Trail, the popular and picturesque hiking trail... Continue
Sonoma Developmental Center. What’s the deal?
The State of California recently announced that it had selected the team to redevelop the SDC campus, two firms which together will... Continue
In praise of independently-owned businesses
The news last week that pharmacist Aman Garg has leased the shuttered Pharmaca property on West Napa Street was greeted by the public... Continue
So much water. Why aren’t we trying to save it?
But not enough to store? After multiple years of drought serious enough for local agencies to impose water conservation measures, major... Continue
Hospital local
Have you ever wondered about what living here without a local hospital would be like? It’s not a pleasant prospect. The closest... Continue
It’s money that builds housing, not words
The City of Sonoma recently adopted its Housing Element, a framework for the ways and locations in which housing might be built... Continue
Affordable housing is a major health issue, too
The lack of affordable and missing-middle housing in Sonoma Valley is hurting your health and your security. In fact, it’s worse... Continue
