Make an Impact in Sonoma Valley Citizen opinion submitted by Dr. B.J. Bischoff About five years ago, my husband and I started searching throughout California and Oregon wine country for the perfect community to which he could retire and dabble in the wine industry and... Continue

Love shack Editor: As a previous opponent of Emmy Kaplan’s latest venture, Emmy’s Spaghetti Shack, I have to say that I have been won over by Emmy’s since its opening. My fears over loud music, late noise and drunkenness have proven to be unfounded. Living... Continue

Ban trans fat in schools Editor: Thousands of people died from AIDS before public health agencies began working on prevention and treatment. The lag was even longer before those agencies advocated less tobacco use. But these seem obvious compared to one health hazard right in front of... Continue

Sounding off on health care Editor: With all due respect to Mike Nugent, it is a leap of logic to accuse President Obama of not understanding the health care system because while holding a town meeting he ballparked the price of a foot amputation at... Continue

Community Pool Editor: As of Aug. 10, there were 600 completed sonomasplash surveys. These quotes are from just a few of the surveys that have been completed in the last 24 hours: “As a former competitive swimmer and swim instructor, I think that a community... Continue

Good Neighbors Editor: Last Sunday, a water main broke and filled the creek, flooded the Glen Ellen Market parking lot, flooding my neighbor’s driveways and basement. It also ran through my gallery for 1 1/2 hours causing a HUGE mess! The good news? So many people cam... Continue

Give Center a hand Editor: The photo spread in Friday’s Sun shows just a glimpse of the fun that was had at the party. Good music and community spirit was had by all. But from a crowd estimated at 5,000, the Community Center received only slightly over... Continue

Unhappy with council Editor: On July 15 at the Sonoma City Council meeting, I expressed my disappointment of their vote to “condoize” Rancho de Sonoma. After I sat down, I was quickly attacked by three council members and, of course, one cannot respond once you... Continue

Thanks Mentoring Alliance Editor: Dear Mrs. Kathy W., Director of “Mentor” Program, By means of this letter, I’d like to thank you, the Stand By Me Mentor Program, and all the wonderful people that contribute financially and their time to the young people of the... Continue