I’ve traveled Arnold Drive, by auto, bicycle, horse, and on foot since the 1960s. I’ve driven through that intersection thousands of times. By the time the roundabout was installed, traffic at that intersection, especially late in the day, was a backup nightmare. And many frustrated... Continue
Letters To The Editor
Thank you, David Bolling, for your eloquent, heartful and ironic story of Maryanne. It truly warmed my heart. I lived on the Old Hill Ranch behind SDC for many happy years, remember well some of the unique residents who spent their lives there, and knew... Continue
Relative to some of the other projects built or proposed, I believe this is an attractive proposition. While I’d rather see this parcel remain unbuilt, or with less density in favor of open space and the rural character of lower Broadway, that is likely unrealistic... Continue
While Red Tail Multifamily Land Development, LLC has undertaken several notable projects, there have been some concerns and challenges associated with their developments: Community Opposition and Planning Challenges Bailard Avenue Housing Project in Carpinteria, California: This proposed 173-unit mixed-income multifamily housing development faced significant opposition... Continue
Thank you for an excellent summary and evaluation about the evacuation routes. For those of us who fled Glen Ellen in October 2017 for Sonoma,it was a harrowing trip. We left early as the smoke was getting thick. There only appeared to be one route... Continue
Editor: When author Jack London saw Sonoma Mountain, he knew he'd found a treasure beyond value, and it would become his chosen place. It was fed by mountain water creeks, anointed by year-round sunlight, all of which bestowed soil so rich it would bring forth... Continue
Editor, The news coverage and editorial stance about the pending disaster at SDC is greatly appreciated. Another pending disaster is the proposed Hannah development, which if memory serves, calls for approximately 500 units of housing at the corner of Arnold Drive and Agua Caliente, between... Continue
After reading through all of these accomplishments that supervisor Gorin has so proudly laid claim to, indeed, it’s hard not to express my appreciation for her commitment in following through on these much needed deficiencies within our community. Thank you Susan for your years of... Continue
All eyes were focused on school closures and the teachers union filing unfair labor practices against the Sonoma Valley Unified School District (SVUSD) at the December 13 school board meeting. Yet, there are issues and concerns of great importance that have been missed by reporters.... Continue
Dear Editor: January 6th is 5 days away, and soon after Trump becomes President. Not that he appears to be waiting. My friends and family have taken a break from politics. It’s Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanza, but mostly everyone is exhausted. Some want to have time... Continue