Editor: May I use your public print to express my regret on learning of Augie Sebastiani’s pending retirement from public life? Augie’s public utterances and politically inspired recommendations always made it simple for me to do my duty as a civic-minded citizen voter. Filling out... Continue
Letters To The Editor
Editor: I am a volunteer ridefinder for FISH. Last week I was able to connect drivers with 35 people needing rides to medical appointments. Unfortunately, there were four people who wanted, but did not get rides because FISH does not have enough volunteer drivers to... Continue
Editor: Thanks to the people of Sonoma for the support of the hospital and of my candidacy for the Sonoma Valley Hospital District board. You have given me an opportunity for four more years of service. The campaign was an opportunity to raise awareness of... Continue
Editor: To all the kids who came out “trick or treating.” What a fun evening. It was great to see you and your wonderful costumes and we really enjoyed being part of the crowd that collectively spends more than $2 billion on candy to indulge... Continue
Editor: It’s that time again for the County of Sonoma to get its Tattered Road Pot Hole Crews functioning and into high gear around here. Before the roads become a tire busting obstacle course (last year’s rainy season). And if they can fill the holes... Continue
Editor: I had the good fortune to experience “The Migrant Farmworker’s Son” presented by the Sonoma Valley High School Drama Department. The production touched me on several levels: the courage and dedication of first time actors in a very sensitive and groundbreaking effort. The honesty,... Continue
Editor: Mr. Weinberger’s words convey a sense of hysteria. Not unlike Obama who urged a Hispanic audience to take on the “enemies.” (Heaven forbid, one speaks of Islamic terrorists so harshly.) No, Obama’s “enemies” are Americans who are not in lockstep with his liberal agenda.... Continue
Editor: Your reporting of the action for a moratorium on the use of leaf blowers gave us the message we needed to hear. The City Council’s voting and the staff and CSEC research give those of us concerned renewed hope. Everyone who has attended the... Continue
Editor: The National Bureau of Economic Research committee has announced that the “Great Recession” ended back in June of 2009. I’m going to pause for a moment while you laugh, cry or react any way you see fit. The obvious fact is this, the recession... Continue
Editor: The Sonoma County Certified Farmers’ Market Association has decided not to apply for a permit to return to the Sonoma Plaza next year. This was a business decision made by the association that has facilitated the nonprofit Tuesday night farmers market on the Plaza... Continue