As an International Workers Day rallying cry, ‘‘shop local!’ seemed tone deaf at best, at worst a conscious diversion from the task at hand, presented by a group whose limited goals are Chamber of Commerce approved— “Putting all of labor’s eggs in the basket of... Continue
Letters To The Editor
This is the author of the letter published here criticizing the appointment of Cristine Alilovich as Sonoma City Manager. I had a very cordial meeting with her subsequent to writing the letter, and as a result, I support her, and hopefully, her appointment to City... Continue
Dear World: I join you in my astonishment, horror and embarrassment after hearing the President of the United States state that, “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again,” in reference to demands he made of Iran, a country he attacked... Continue
Once again, the Sonoma City Council has made an appointment which, at best, seems ill advised. Former San Rafael city manager Cristine Alilovich has been appointed interim Sonoma city manager following the departure of David Guhin. Ms. Alilovich departed her position as San Rafael city... Continue
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
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