When I was born, there was a two percent chance of me living. I didn’t know at the time but there was a reason why, and I didn’t know until I was ten years old that I have an illness called Turner Syndrome. There is... Continue
Letters To The Editor
California politicians, including Gov. Gavin Newsom and majority party legislators, practically break their arms trying to pat themselves on the back for the fact that California has a large and unexpected budget surplus. According to last month’s report from the California Department of Finance, general... Continue
Despite lots of talk about new plans to reduce homelessness in Sonoma County, things have yet to improve for our unsheltered neighbors. A small camp in Santa Rosa's Roseland district was evicted in late February. It was reported that County officials did not respond when... Continue
For generations, we’ve been told that money is power. It’s an axiom that continues to drive our politics. Despite being able to vote for our elected officials, once they reach public office, they’re all too often swayed by lobbyists and big money interests. Instead of... Continue
My name is Lisa and I am a citizen of the United States. I am appalled by the lack of integrity of our Republican members who still defend Donald Trump. He must be convicted for his actions and intentions. He must never be able to... Continue
The Senate must hold Trump accountable for his calls to arms and inciting the riot at the Capital on January 6. Their reluctance to do so reflects terribly on them and their party. Their hypocrisy is shameful as well as disgusting. No wonder thousands of... Continue
Sonoma County Commission on Human Rights Reaffirms Need to Respect Human Rights of People Experiencing Homelessness Pointing to an ongoing human rights crisis impacting unhoused residents of our county, the Sonoma County Commission on Human Rights on January 26, 2021 again called for authorities in... Continue
Last Saturday [2/6], I received my first COVID vaccine shot at Sonoma Valley High School. I was so impressed with the efficiency and care that every healthcare worker exhibited during the 18-minute process. Each worker was friendly and reassuring. I never had to leave my... Continue
To date, the distribution and administration of COVID-19 vaccines has been slow and inefficient. We can all agree that the State of California needs to do a better job at vaccinating vulnerable Californians, essential workers and teachers. The Newsom Administration announced today that a Third... Continue
As we face climate change, wildfires, and the pandemic, protecting natural and working lands is more than critical than ever. That is why the Vital Lands Initiative of the Sonoma County Ag + Open Space District is so timely. Vital Lands is the vision for... Continue