Editor: I had the good fortune to experience “The Migrant Farmworker’s Son” presented by the Sonoma Valley High School Drama Department. The production touched me on several levels: the courage and dedication of first time actors in a very sensitive and groundbreaking effort. The honesty,... Continue
Letters To The Editor
Editor: Mr. Weinberger’s words convey a sense of hysteria. Not unlike Obama who urged a Hispanic audience to take on the “enemies.” (Heaven forbid, one speaks of Islamic terrorists so harshly.) No, Obama’s “enemies” are Americans who are not in lockstep with his liberal agenda.... Continue
Editor: Your reporting of the action for a moratorium on the use of leaf blowers gave us the message we needed to hear. The City Council’s voting and the staff and CSEC research give those of us concerned renewed hope. Everyone who has attended the... Continue
Editor: The National Bureau of Economic Research committee has announced that the “Great Recession” ended back in June of 2009. I’m going to pause for a moment while you laugh, cry or react any way you see fit. The obvious fact is this, the recession... Continue
Editor: The Sonoma County Certified Farmers’ Market Association has decided not to apply for a permit to return to the Sonoma Plaza next year. This was a business decision made by the association that has facilitated the nonprofit Tuesday night farmers market on the Plaza... Continue
Edotor: The Sonoma County Democratic Party has endorsed Mayor Steve Barbose and City Councilmember Ken Brown for Sonoma City Council in the November 2 election. “Ken Brown and Steve Barbose have shown true leadership on Sonoma’s City Council,” said Stephen Gale, Chair of the Sonoma... Continue
Editor: During the past few years, our economy has taken a hit in almost all areas. From estates to farms to car dealers and sadly, our schools, which leaves us scrambling for ways to earn money. One of the many ways the schools and sports... Continue
Editor: Mike Kelly was a shining star. I know he is still here, twinkling, as he always did. My heart hurts. The community will not be the same for me. Mike was there for me in thick and thin, in hard and tough, in soft... Continue
Editor: As a real estate agent in Sonoma, there is one question that I get asked by every family, “How are the schools?” Good schools are the foundation of a strong community and a growing economy. Voting YES on Measure H will positively impact my... Continue
Editor: Thank you so much for your recent article on the High School Culinary Arts program and donation. In my brief experience with Newcomers, we have never had such an appreciative reception as we received from Brigitta Crews and the school district as a whole.... Continue