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Letters To The Editor

Objects to Fascist Tendencies

Thank you, Will Shonbrun, for calling out these brutal thugs and their ring-leaders for all these illegal assaults on American citizens. It totally reeks of the fascist government in Germany of the 1930’s. For me, the stench is undeniable. I truly hope that others will... Continue

Supports Animal Activist

Legality does not equal morality. Just because something is lawfully correct, that doesn’t make it morally sound. Slavery was once legal, and rescuing those slaves was illegal, and people were persecuted for running the underground railroad. And yet today, we look back on the acts... Continue

Thoughts About “Savvy”

Is ”savvy” a get out of jail free card. It sure seems so. The Obama administration didn’t prosecute any “savvy” Wall Street fraudsters*. Now Trump is pardoning his “savvy” co-conspirators**. Will “savvy” Ken get a pass too? Googled AI hints that he just might: “Ken... Continue

Affordable Housing: What Is the Solution?

And the solution is? We all know the problem…what is the solution? And if we think production of affordable housing was hard before, just imagine how much harder it is now with the cost of materials skyrocketing with tariffs. We all know the problem; that’s... Continue

Applauds Shonbrun’s Point of View

Regarding your article: The Times We’re Living In- you have eloquently and passionately captured the angst, concern, and uncertainty that I and so many of us are feeling. I applaud how you married the climate crisis with the precarious state of our democratic republic. The... Continue

Supports Purchase of Railroad Right-of Way

I agree with the Sun’s efforts to clarify property ownership of the 8th Street East railroad right-of-way in conjunction with constructing the Sonoma-Schellville Trail, but I do not understand the Sun's hostile opposition to developing a safe, Class I bicycle pathway within the old Union... Continue

Rest In Peace, Sam Sebastiani

I really appreciated Mr. Bollings description of Sam. I was a classmate of Sam at Santa Clara and was his Campaign Chairman for his Student Body President’s Campaign. He was a great person then as he continued to be, we stayed close for many years... Continue

Trains and Trails Can Coexist

I’ve been thinking about the decision to go ahead with the bike trail from Shellville to Sonoma along the railroad right-of-way; glad to find out it doesn’t have to be an either/or proposition. The right-of-way is at least 20 feet wide (I just paced it... Continue

Supports the 8th Street Bike Trail Plan

I have no facts to contest Mr. Sales’ historical information regarding the right-of-way purchasing complications associated with the 8th Street East Bike Path proposed by County Parks, but it is very disappointing to hear his opposition and degradation of this potential and valuable 4-mile, off-road, safe... Continue

Give Our School Trustees Some Grace

Being in public service and making the tough decisions is not easy. There is public criticism daily, people questioning your motives in the town you live in and with the people you see daily, and then to be given a task that is nearly impossible... Continue