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
Letters To The Editor
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
As a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran from Sonoma, and as someone who took an oath to serve and protect to defend our democracy, I must speak out strongly about the disgraceful coup attempt that we witnessed in DC on January 6. It is imperative that... Continue
The following letter was sent to Congressman Mike Thompson on behalf of the Sonoma Valley Democratic Club: Dear Congressman Thompson: The Sonoma Valley Democrats are appalled by the horrendous actions committed by the domestic terrorists on Wednesday when they attacked the Capitol Building and the... Continue
Reader opinion by Josette Brose-Eichar -- Many years ago when my niece and nephew were small children, my mom and dad were pressing my sister, Eileen to have them baptized in the Catholic Church. Eileen told them absolutely not. My mom got some holy water... Continue
It has been a pleasure serving as the CEO of Sonoma Valley Hospital for the past decade, writes Kelly Mather, who is leaving the post this week. "Over the years," she continues, "we’ve shared the progress and accomplishments of our hospital...and they have been many!... Continue