The following letter was sent to President Obama on August 14, 2010 Dear Mr. President: Your press secretary has recently been quoted as strongly criticizing those of us Democratic party activists who feel that you have failed in some of the most important promises you... Continue
Letters To The Editor
City speaks out on skate park Editor: Today I am writing in behalf of the City of Sonoma Public Works Department. Last week, I made the decision to close the skate park for the second time this summer due to excessive trash and vandalism. The... Continue
I know it sounds cheesy but our children and our schools need our help. Sonoma Valley schools currently face a budget deficit of over $1.5 million for the next fiscal year. The Sonoma Valley Unified School District has approved a Proposition 39 General Obligation Bond... Continue
Your vote matters I never used to pay much attention to the candidates for Sonoma City Council. I considered candidates mostly interchangeable. I never thought their decisions, and the people they validate to be on the Planning Commission, could have a profound and direct influence... Continue
Quarryhill Botanical Gardens provided a beautiful setting for the annual STAR Awards held on July 25. The program, maintained by the Sonoma Valley Fund, recognizes outstanding community volunteers on an annual basis. Patricia Cullinan and Nancy Simpson were honored this year for their valiant efforts... Continue
Irked by Burgo The following letter is directed to The Sun’s former sports writer, Rick Burgo. Dear Mr. Burgo: We (my father and I) read your article, “World level fail,” which was centered on your perceived failures of the World Cup. We would like to... Continue
Loved Sun’s Summer camp guide Editor: I just wanted to take the time to thank you for the wonderful summer resource guide you published this year. I can’t tell you how many parents came into our business and said what a great source for summer... Continue
Adult literacy volunteers tutors ready to teach Editor: Below is a letter written by a Sonoma Valley learner in the Sonoma County Library Adult Literacy Program. One of the library’s core services is providing adults who want to improve their literacy skills with a trained... Continue
Loves big ideas Editor: What a terrific article in The Sun about the mentees and the Big Ideas series. This whole experience makes my daughter, Chalon and me so happy inside and out. It is a wonderful story of what is possible and the power... Continue
Fan mail for Sun food columnist Editor: Thank you to Kristin for her article! I am the wife of a Station 1 firefighter and I loved her article. So many people in the community don’t realize how hard these guys work, or what their lives... Continue