Sometimes, in frustration over a perceived injustice, it is easy to think, “there ought to be a law,” but Californians should be careful what they wish for. The state is awash in laws. Every two-year session, lawmakers introduce thousands of bills, and in the most... Continue
Letters To The Editor
By Linda Kay Hale -- Back in March the Sonoma Valley Democrats committed themselves to opening a local Democratic headquarters. So off we went to find a building in Sonoma that was available and affordable. I decided to check on our old HQ building on... Continue
Zoning is a mechanism to protect residential areas from incompatible land uses. Sonoma County's proposed Cannabis Land Use Ordinance approved by the Planning Commission flunks zoning’s fundamental purpose. Lucrative marijuana cultivation and commerce have long been associated with crime, as documented by periodic murder stories... Continue
With all the turmoil and real problems in this country/state/county/city, I am shocked and disappointed that this leaf blower issue is still being dealt with and discussed. Everyone that employs a gardener, please pay him extra to leave that thing in his truck and do... Continue
On behalf of the entire Measure E team and Sonoma Valley School District, I want to sincerely thank you, the voters and volunteers for your support of our students and schools. The quality and character of our community is so very connected to the quality of... Continue
Medicare Open Enrollment is here -- and it's time for older adults to step up to the plate. From now until December 7th, they can sign up for Medicare coverage, switch out of their current health plan for a new one, or add prescription drug coverage... Continue
I have advocated for our families for over 25 years, 11 of which, as a Sonoma Valley Unified District parent. Until this November 2016 election, I had no idea what our 1st District Sonoma County Board of Education Trustee could or should be doing for our... Continue
Measure M is a carefully constructed initiative for Sonoma County. Elements not addressed in the previous measure have been addressed. Measure M excludes purchase of human or animal food, vaccinations and medical treatments. It focuses on preventing crop contamination and protecting our farmers who don't... Continue
How many times have you heard a gas leaf blower at full throttle and watched the operator propel dust and debris along with the leaves into the street? The operator then herds the leaves down the street, picks them up and blows the remaining debris in three directions... Continue
In reviewing all of the various materials, endorsements, and newspaper articles and recommendations before voting it became very clear to my wife and I that Jason Carter is the best candidate for the Sonoma County Board of Education, 1st. District. For example, all four current... Continue