Against permit – not against Emmy Editor: Many opinions, articles and letters have recently implied that the neighbors of Emmy’s have something personal against her and her having success in a new business. This is not true. What we do question is the wisdom of... Continue

Thank you Editor: It is that time of the year again where we need to tip our hats and offer a big “thank you” to Jim and Angie Cahoon and their staff at their Cal-Italia Restaurant. Jim and Angie offered a free dinner to all... Continue

Not Sonoma’s business Editor: My thanks to the two Sonoma Council members who decided that what happens in Petaluma stays in Petaluma. Our council was elected to govern Sonoma and no more. Yes Petaluma is only 15 or so miles away, but what their council... Continue

Marijuana might be legal Editor: Sonoma City Councilwoman Joanne Sanders certainly got it wrong when, in justification of her vote against medical marijuana dispensaries, she said, “I’m not going to vote for this. (Marijuana) is against the law. We should not encourage lawlessness.” First of all,... Continue

Appreciates firefighters and neighbors Editor: Our family would like to thank the Shell Vista, Glen Ellen and all other fire personnel as well as the Red Cross, the ambulance and paramedics that came to our aid on Monday, May 11. A horrendous fire burned our... Continue

Affordable Housing Editor: When local governments fail to support state legislators on bills supporting affordable housing, it gets easy for them to get discouraged. We need council support in Sonoma to move on the Hwy. 12 development, to see that we get the best housing... Continue

Response to “No to dispensaries” Editor: Over the years I have developed the necessary thick skin one has to have to be in politics. However when members of my family are included in the attack I take exception. A recent letter writer’s comments regarding the... Continue

“Doin’ It Up” Editor: My name is Carly Dagner and I am a senior at Sonoma Valley High School. My Senior Project this year is called “Doin’ It Up For Relay For Life of Sonoma 2009” and takes place on the day of prom, Saturday,... Continue

Slow thinking Editor: Seeing politicians react to long overdue changes in marijuana laws convinces me that cannabis really does cause brain damage, but not in users. The people losing their minds are prohibitionists who cannot accept the fact that people are getting wise to the fact... Continue