New mascot mix-up Editor: I was greatly bemused by the new “hybrid species” called “chickow” being cloned for the benefit of both Sonoma natives and tourists. This chimera, an animal that has two or more different populations of genetically distinct cells, has prominent wattles. To my... Continue

Ten reasons to abolish the LBA Moth program Reader Opinion by Yannick A. Phillips with Paulina Borsook For more than three years, the California Department of Food and Agriculture and the U.S. Department of Agriculture have been warring against the Light Brown Apple Moth, an... Continue

Didn’t appreciate poll language Editor: Regarding the verbiage of last weeks Sun Poll, I was disturbed by the totally insensitive wording of the second option - “only dopes deal with pot.”   Your position is your right but there was no indication that this was meant... Continue

Reader Opinion Sonoma needs to join county marketing program George Webber There is a war going on; a war between visitor destinations all over the world. The battle is waged in glossy magazines, newspaper ads, on the radio and through social media. The fight continues... Continue

Editor’s note: The Sun ran a letter to the editor last week criticizing Kate Williams’ column. As a newspaper, we stand behind Kate as well as our other columnists and this week, her fans have come forward in a show of support which is evident... Continue

Dog’s life Editor: Just want you to know that I’ve gotten a number of calls and e-mails regarding the article on Jackson the pit bull. People really appreciated the story so thanks for running it! Holly McArthur Pets Lifeline, Sonoma   Not a fan Editor:... Continue

City business calls for convention Editor: Call me old-fashioned but I believe calling our council members by their first names while in chambers and on official business is disrespectful and infers a level of familiarity not conducive to the objective process of deliberations. The city... Continue

Dance Academy neighbor speaks out This letter was sent in advance of the City Council’s decision on Wednesday night. Editor:It’s time to clear up all the misunderstandings regarding our feelings toward the Dance Academy.  First and foremost, neighbors surrounding the Academy do not wish to... Continue

Haiti needs our help Editor: I am appalled we are sending more military men with guns than facilitating the food, medical supplies and water. Guns will never bring peace ... compassion and service will, and that is needed in Haiti more than anything else. Wake... Continue