I’m afraid that “America” no longer means what it used to and “American exceptionalism” now means something (exceptionally) different. That we elected “it” twice (maybe) and that ANYONE still thinks it’s good for anything means that “shining city on a hill” has faded into history,... Continue
Letters To The Editor
I am writing to share my concerns about the school board’s 4-1 vote to approve Sonoma’s 3rd charter school and the effects it will have on our school district as a whole. The first being the gutting of our SVUSD teaching staff, including 12 elementary... Continue
Visibility, Civil Liberties, and New Threats to LGBTQ Rights By Wake UP Sonoma Inform and Educate Team Recently, a Pride flag was removed from Sonoma Valley High School without public discussion. After community members objected, it was restored. For some, this may have seemed like... Continue
Dear Stephanie, Dear Kaeti, Dear Sonoma Friends Every year, as winter draws to a close, a wonderful holiday awaits us — Valentine's Day. One of the most vital forces that sustains us throughout our lives is love. Love exists in the universe in many different... Continue
On February 6th, SVUSD revealed significant intended staffing cuts, including the Director of Education Services - Student Wellness & Inclusion. The Director of Wellness & Inclusion ensures all SVUSD students have access to a supportive, equitable, and inclusive learning environment. She oversees district wellness and... Continue
In Sonoma, we know something about neighbors. When the fires came, people did not ask who believed what, or who voted how, or where anyone came from. They knocked on doors. They opened their homes. They fed strangers. They rescued animals. They stood together in... Continue
So, David Bell acknowledges that their decision regarding the charter school cost the district almost a million dollars? And he thinks that’s okay because current Sonoma Valley teachers will leave to teach at the Charter School? Ridiculous. And please stop bringing up declining enrollment— SONOMA... Continue
Recent decisions by the Sonoma Valley Unified School District Board of Trustees should concern anyone who cares about the future of our public schools. The reported request connected to the removal of the Dragon Pride flag from Sonoma Valley High School, alongside the board’s recent... Continue
Dear Editor: I’m writing because I think the community deserves to know… Many of us (at Sonoma High) were surprised to see today that the pride flag (which has flown since 2019 following student advocacy) has been removed and will no longer be flown at... Continue
Last night, I attended a volunteer appreciation dinner hosted by WakeUp Sonoma. It was a modest gathering in size, but profound in spirit. I’ve lived in this town for many years and have known many of the people who were there—some through work, some through... Continue