Letter to Trustees Regarding the Approval of the MacArthur Park Charter Petition The Board’s January 8th vote to approve the MacArthur Park Charter School petition compels me to write, as the decision raises serious questions about governance, equity, and trust in professional expertise. What troubles... Continue
Letters To The Editor
At this point there is really no reason to try and help this school district resolve it’s financial problems. The 4 that voted for this should be blamed if the the district remains dysfunctional, with financial issues, and at some point gets taken over by... Continue
Borrowed words from the Women’s March Last night, the United States bombed Venezuela’s capital. Our first concern is with Venezuelans living through this violence right now — families, workers, women, migrants, journalists — who did not choose this war and are now carrying its consequences.... Continue
Thanks to Helen Marsh for her article - one does have to wonder if we are spending funds that mostly benefit the students - and of course, turnover in key leadership positions means we make no progress and only lose ground as each respective leader... Continue
The following letter was sent to officials in Sonoma County, and a copy sent to the Sonoma Valley Sun. Dear Madam Supervisor, Ms. Rivera and Mr. Hoevertsz: We who live off of Norrom Rd and in the Mission Highlands neighborhood that is accessed by Norrbom... Continue
Editor: The bill by Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) to strip away all remaining federal protections for gray wolves was (at press time) expected to come up for a vote in the House December 18. The bill (H.R. 845) is misleadingly named the “Pet and Livestock... Continue
Editor: I think it’s high time we added boycotts and a general strike to our tools in fighting fascism in the Trump administration, re: their attacks on the immigrant communities and their getting substantial funding from the likes of Home Depot and other major chains... Continue
Oh my, I’m in tears, dear Raymond. You are a wonderful example for all of us, helping us see each other,.our woundedness, our open hearts,, how we are all connected in this troubled, beautiful world. Thank you for showing how each one of us can... Continue
Sadly, hiring folks from out of the Valley with zero investment in our schools has, and will not work in our favor. Ever. For them, it will never be more than “just a job.” A “nationwide search” only finds the people who want to pad... Continue
Having reviewed the actual language of SB 707. Counties with a population of more than 30,000 are also included in the definition of “Eligible legislative body”. From SB 707: (2) “Eligible legislative body” means any of the following: (B) A county board of supervisors of... Continue