Editor: Rachel Arietta is my niece, and a birthday present to me 19 years ago as we were born on the same date. She has always been a straightforward, loving and tough girl, however, since becoming a Marine, Rachel exudes physical and mental strength that... Continue
Letters To The Editor
Editor: I want to thank Mr. Garcia for sharing his story and for sharing Yo Soy! with the families in Mexico. By affirming their worth and supporting reading, you are building their futures. God bless you. Leslie Brown Sonoma Continue
Editor: I’m sorry I was not available when Jody Purdom tried to contact me regarding last week’s roller derby cover story. I live in Sonoma and am so proud of Jen and all the women of roller derby. My father invented the game in 1935... Continue
Editor:Regarding the fallacies of Dan de la Torre’s economics: I have been trying to unpack some of the rhetoric around our so-called budget crisis. Here are a few observations: “Your bank called and said you’re overdrawn.” The federal deficit is not analogous to your personal... Continue
Editor:***** Please accept this copy instead of the previous letter sent by me. For all of those people who are adamantly or even somewhat opposed to opening Staples in town, here might be an unintended consequence of your actions. Having a Staples adds another location/revenue... Continue
Editor: It is with my best intention to recognize Gerard as the BEST bartender in Sonoma. Seriously, Gerard. He ranks as high as all other only first names - Seal, Rosanne, Oprah, Cher. He has worked himself into a frenzy, being awarded several recognitions with... Continue
Editor: Sonoma is at risk of becoming what I call "Anywhere USA". Start with Staples and then open the doors to Petco, Applebee's, Costco, WalMart, Target, Olive Garden and the myriad of other big box/chain/formula stores and restuarants which are common in communities surrounding us.... Continue
The news that the office supply giant Staples will open late this year at the former Holder Ford location was to many local merchants more painful than a deep paper cut. (See guest editorial). While the city coffers would welcome the sales tax revenue generated... Continue
Editor: The thought of a Staples coming to Sonoma, is unbelievable. The company is planning on pursuing the plan of occupying the former Holder Ford building. They already don't care what the people here want or don't want. No meetings. Until finally, thanks to Ken... Continue
Editor: This is the text of a speech at a rally in solidarity with the Wisconsin workers at Courthouse Square in Santa Rosa, March 15: “Brothers and Sisters, welcome to Tahrir Square, California! This is our Egypt moment. You have braved the weather to take... Continue