Loves The Sun Editor: It’s been awhile since I read The Sun again, having taken a break. I want to say what a wonderful job you have done in recovering from the shifts and exodus of many key players, last summer was it ...? Many... Continue

Vintage Fest needs your help Editor’s note: The following letter was sent on behalf of the Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival. Dear Sonoma Valley Residents, The Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival celebrates its 113the year with our annual Festival this September 24, 25,... Continue

Inspired by Scouts Editor, At the Memorial Day observance, I was proud to see neighbors and friends marching in as veterans. Each branch of service was represented, their service acknowledged by applause. Then came the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts, most in familiar... Continue

New partnerships needed to shore up school budgets Editor: We learned today of imminent cuts to core programs at the Sonoma Charter School. It is emblematic of the state of education in California but one would have hoped not in Sonoma. As it stands, Sonoma... Continue

Please retain Mr. Gerlach The following letter was recently sent to the Sonoma Valley Hospital Board. Dear Neighbors, The hugely regretful news some weeks ago about the near-term departure of our Sonoma Valley Hospital administrative leader, Mr. Carl Gerlach is a matter of considerable public... Continue

Equal opportunity dissent? Editor: To paraphrase Woodstock’s anthem, “Where have all the bumper stickers gone?” the ones that say, “Dissent is the highest form of patriotism!” In this era of HOPE and CHANGE, dissent is considered treason. Nancy Pelosi calls it un-American. Bill Clinton speaks of... Continue

Calls Mission Square design “boring” Editor: On April 21 I attended a meeting about the new plans for the Mission Project. Although I am not against the project, and I believe an owner should be allowed to develop his property, I have certain reservations about... Continue

Another market missive Editor: In introduction, I wish to say that I have been a customer at the Sonoma Farmers Markets – both Tuesday night and Friday morning markets – for probably 15 years, with fair consistency. I rely on the markets for a good... Continue

Farmers Market cold shoulder Editor: I don’t know Jim Cahoon, Celeste Winders or anyone connected to the Sonoma Farmers Market. I do know that once a couple of years ago, I was at the market and asked the lady who ran it at that time... Continue