I am a 43-year resident of Sonoma Valley. I’ve worked at Sonoma Valley Hospital for five years and with Sutter Health for 18 years in Administration as well as directly with patients and their families. I strongly support Sonoma Valley Hospital. However, I do not... Continue
Letters To The Editor
I recently drove 900 miles to receive treatment at Sonoma Valley Hospital, opting out of Seattle's mega medical centers. Naturally, I received excellent care from Dr. Robert Harf, but what pleased me most was my discovery that the tradition of personal, compassionate, and professional care... Continue
In late April, Kim Vail and I along with Karissa Kruse, Supervisors Gore and Hopkins and other Sonoma County leaders joined Herman Hernandez of Los Cien Sonoma County Latino Leaders for a bus trip to the Consulate General of Mexico in San Francisco. We met... Continue
Much discussion continues within the community regarding Measure E, the proposed parcel tax to support the Sonoma Valley Hospital. Most are well-meant testimonials regarding experiences with the hospital/emergency room. I fully support a hospital and associated emergency room in Sonoma Valley. However, data on which... Continue
Some thoughts on the hospital parcel tax. First, since the current tax of $195 expires June 30, 2017, this is not an increase of $55. This is a new parcel tax of $250. The consultants must have told them that saying it was “only” a... Continue
I am a physician who has worked at Sonoma Valley Hospital for years in the past. During my career I have worked at many other hospitals. In my opinion the level of care that our hospital provides is as good or better than any other... Continue
Life doesn’t always offer us second chances, so when they occur we should cherish and honor them. The emergency room at Sonoma Valley Hospital is in the daily business of offering second chances to those in our community who are struck with life-threatening circumstances, whether... Continue
Will the Trump tax plan really “work for all American taxpayers”? In particular, will it work for taxpaying Americans, in the Bay Area? Answer: No, I don’t think so, and here are just a couple of reasons why. On April 26, President Trump released his... Continue
Grandstanding California politicians seem intent on outdoing each other in finding new ways to appear to be resisting the policies of our new president. Efforts to ban cooperation by local agencies with the federal government on immigration issues include working to make California a “sanctuary... Continue
My husband and I have lived in Sonoma for nearly 37 years, and for most of that time, the community has debated the merits of having a hospital in town. Each time residents are asked to help fund hospital operations or capital improvements, we discuss... Continue