Violence against women in Sonoma Editor: As a psychiatrist active in the community for 12 years, I have been shocked to learn not only are innocent women and girls in Sonoma being battered and sexually assaulted at home, but at least one woman was recently... Continue

Steamed at Safeway Editor:  I have to admit that I’ve never been a big fan of Safeway Stores; however, last week I stopped in to the Sonoma Safeway to do some shopping because a friend said it was worth stopping by.  I will never, never step... Continue

Maintain balance in school budget Editor: Regarding comments on the school budget community input meeting 1/6/09: It was very, very sad when community questions of making cuts to Creekside/Gateway, Adult Education, and Teen Parenting Program are mis-interpreted as a lack of support for the Latino... Continue

Re: Troubled Waters for Community Swimming Pool Why not look at alternative energy sources ... solar for example to offset the cost of heating the pool ... why not support the pools currently in the community and not recreate the wheel ... Hanna Boys center... Continue

Ban bikes on sidewalks Editor: I was appalled when reading the letters in the Dec. 31 issue of The Sun regarding a missing bike ordinance prohibiting bicycles on sidewalks. Sonoma does, or did, have an ordinance prohibiting bikes on sidewalks. When and how was this ordinance removed? Shortly... Continue

No to bikes on sidewalks Editor: I was very shocked to learn from reading your article, “No Fault in Sidewalk Collision,” it is legal to ride a bicycle on the sidewalk in Sonoma. I moved here two and a half years ago and have assumed it... Continue

Reed remembered Editor: Chris Reed turned the sometimes tedious experience of having to stand in line into FUN! He will be missed by so many whose lives he touched. The legacy of his big-hearted Spirit will be carried on by Tiffany and Anthony, the apples... Continue

Happy Thursday Editor: I was pleased to receive my copy of The Sun today, Thursday, rather than on Friday. I hope you will continue to distribute your paper on Thursdays. Mary Logasa Sonoma Unsafe streets Editor: I am a daily walker and bicycle rider and usually... Continue

No to Newcomb bike bridge Editor: On Nov. 18, the Sonoma City Council voted to locate a bicycle and pedestrian bridge crossing Fryer Creek at the end of Newcomb Street. There were three options before them: a bridge at Newcomb, a bridge at Pickett Street,... Continue