Led by President Trump, Republicans have repeatedly been attacking Democrats as democratic socialists. Now, President Trump has leaped ahead calling for full-blown Soviet-style state socialism! A few days ago, he tweeted: “Our great American companies are hereby ordered to immediately start looking for alternatives to... Continue
Letters To The Editor
The following letter has been sent to the Sonoma City Council: Request to the Sonoma City Council to vote to place a ballot measure on the March 2020 Primary Election or at the latest a ballot measure on the November 2020 General Election in order... Continue
Since an Urban Growth Boundary sets the stage for a comprehensive land-use plan, the Sonoma Valley Housing Group calls for a two-year extension of the exact same UGB and UGB language, and a concomitant inter-related discussion of the UGB and the General Plan. We support... Continue
I’ve heard from many constituents about how outraged you are at this latest round of gun violence. I share your outrage and I’m sick and tired of the indifference some in Washington feel toward this issue. Please know I remain focused on doing everything I... Continue
The Sonoma City Council will be considering a proposal to eliminate donor recognition at city property. The issue has come before the council as a consequence of donor bricks having been sold by the Sonoma Sister Cities, Penglai Committee to raise money to construct and... Continue
Another semi truck goes blasting by doing 40 mph and picking up speed, pedal to the metal. Leaving downtown Sonoma, West Napa St. and Broadway/State Route Hwy 12. Clouds of toxic dust kick up from the median that never sees the brushes of a street... Continue
I am a volunteer with the campaign committee Citizens to Renew City of Sonoma’s Urban Growth Boundary. The committee was recently formed by Sonoma City residents and business owners, and registered with CA FPPC as a 501 (c) (4) organization. In order to protect our... Continue
The proposed resolution below objecting to the operation of internment camps for refugee-seekers will be presented to the Sonoma City Council for its approval in August. Versions of this resolution are being considered by other cities in Sonoma County, and it is hoped, the County of Sonoma.... Continue
The artificial turf fields at Adelle Harrison Middle School and Altimira Middle School (currently under construction) present a serious wildfire danger to our children, neighbors, and community. Should the cork and plastic ignite, the plastic will produce thick toxic smoke presenting a lethal danger to... Continue
By Kelly Mather, Sonoma Valley Hospital CEO Some in our community have asked why we need to invest in new imaging technology when changing regulations will soon require justification for CT and MRI appropriateness, which may impact our volumes. The simple answer is that we... Continue