Was Wooly Weeder necessary? Editor: Regarding Epicurious' column about food served at the Jacuzzi Family Vineyards Winery opening party, did you have to identify the kabobs as Wooly Weeder lamb? Rosemary Hinz Water use already frugal Editor: I have written the following letter to the... Continue

Libertarian’s take on immigration Editor: Here’s a libertarian’s take on immigration. Start with three beliefs: Borders must be secure from breach by terrorists. Immigrants are an asset to – not a drain on – the economy. Immigration quotas should be based on the nation’s need... Continue

Likes city council meetings on SVTV (Editor’s note: This letter originally was sent to the Sonoma City Council.) Editor: I really appreciate being able to watch the Sonoma City Council meetings televised on Channel 27 SVTV. This is a great opportunity to observe council members... Continue

Random mutations created intelligence Editor: Larry Barnett’s June 21 column (A Display of Primordial Intelligence) describing intelligence ranging from a single cell to cellular systems is awesome, but is less of a mystery if one considers the random mutations that have occurred over millions of... Continue

Sun ran wrong photos with bike article Editor: We are very appreciative of the wonderful article James Golway wrote in the June 14 Sun about the electric bicycles we have imported.  Having said that, we do want to point out that the photos of the... Continue

Republican firm conducted Sebastiani’s survey Editor: I am dismayed that the story about Don Sebastiani’s voter-attitude survey does not delve into the fact that it was conducted among approximately 300 Sonoma residents by Dresner, Wickers & Associates in San Francisco, a political consulting firm specializing... Continue

Pizza opponent decries new outlet for fattening food Editor: I was very surprised to see that somehow (another) new pizza outlet was able to get permission to open in Sonoma. I am a chef and was responsible for revamping the menu at a Sonoma Valley... Continue

Thanks to firefighters, neighbors Editor: In reference to the fire that burned our home on Friday, May 25, my wife, Miren and I would like to express our appreciation to the firefighters that diligently fought the blaze and were able to salvage some of our... Continue

Fast and loose with the pen Editor: Ms. Williams’ recent column regarding the public art project at the Gateway Arch was off the mark in many ways. Suzanne Shonbrun’s letter in last week’s Sun was right on the mark. To imply that the project, for... Continue