Editor: At least once a week I walk around the Plaza with a friend before or after morning coffee. And nearly every time I return home from this walk I have dog poop on the soles of my shoes. I wear walking shoes that have... Continue
Letters To The Editor
Editor: The results from the Nov. 2 mid term election were an eye opener in many respects but one thing has become perfectly clear, the California Republican party needs to be completely scrapped and rebuilt from scratch. The entire country sent the Democratic Party in... Continue
Editor: To follow is my letter to David Payne-Chairman, president & CEO of Westamerica Bank. Dear Mr. Payne: Congratulations on your successful bid to buy the remnants of Sonoma Valley Bank. There is widespread concern that, with Westamerica Bank’s reduction in the hours of operation... Continue
Editor: You know, bicycles support commerce and ease parking issues – if you provide some intelligent bike parking along with the lanes. Bike corrals, for example. You can park twelve bikes in the space of one car; at usual loadings that means a net gain... Continue
Editor: Last night there was a citizen’s advisory committee meeting about a planned bicycle path along West Spain Street. I found out at the last minute and attended. If it passes, all parking on the north side of West Spain Street would be eliminated. The... Continue
Editor: Through discussions and study of the County Redevelopment Plans, a central business district (aka “The Hub”) is essential. With the anchor of The Springs the mighty Sonoma Mission Inn Spa and Resort, the Boyes Boulevard intersection of Sonoma Highway is shaping up to be... Continue
Editor: Red, white, and blue. These are our nation’s colors, are they not? Yet because people live in fear, two of these three are banned from the wardrobes of many Sonoma middle and high school students. Fear of gang activity is what drives the school... Continue
Editor: We would like to take issue with the notion being put forth in local publications that Cornerstone snowmen not residing on Cornerstone property have been stolen. On the contrary, several years back Cornerstone willingly sold their Sonoman/Snowmen (and later penguins as well…we have one... Continue
Editor: I am very disappointed with my recent adoption of two kittens from Pets Lifeline. The kitties are awesome but I am disappointed in the staff. They were rude and not informative about the cats or dogs. The way the economy is, you would think... Continue
Editor’s note: The following letter was sent to David Payne, the chairman, president and CEO of Westameria Bank. Sir: I am appalled by your bank’s strategy for the Banco de Sonoma branch of your Sonoma Valley Bank acquisition. As you should know, the Sonoma Valley... Continue