The long and often contentious path leading up to Measure V has brought increasing factual light to a topic that has long simmered in the background of my experience: From my father's bicycle accident as a 70-something, when he came around a bend on the bike... Continue
Letters To The Editor
If you believe the developers’ poop about no traffic impacts of a 60-room hotel at the crossroads of West Napa Street (Hwy. 12) and First Street West then you deserve every wasted minute of your life sitting in its traffic. Dig it. This will be... Continue
I applaud the Sonoma City Council for having the foresight and courage to set an example by adopting the “EverGreen” plan. Does this mean that each member of the council is truly dedicated to helping our environment? Or is this for some an easy, publicly... Continue
I am supporting Measure V, as I believe it is a common sense compromise on the issue of leaf blowers. Years ago, I asked my gardener to quit using the leaf blower in my garden. I noticed that after my gardener left my property, there... Continue
I am writing as the former trustee for the Sonoma Valley Unified School District, Sassarini area. I am supporting Gary DeSmet and I want to tell you why in very simple terms. • He supports Sassarini. He is on the ground there every week. His... Continue
Please consider Jason Carter for Sonoma County Board of Education, 1st District Trustee. Jason is a mature and thoughtful young man. His entire personal and professional life revolves around supporting youth in reaching their education and career goals. He dropped out of high school due to... Continue
I am pleased to write this letter in support of Mariko Yamada, who is a candidate for the State Senate in District 3. I've followed her activities in the Assembly and have been impressed by her consistent advocacy for improvement of working conditions for farm... Continue
As a parent with children enrolled in Sonoma Valley schools, I’ve had the privilege to see first-hand the quality education available to local students. I have also witnessed the need for critical updates and repairs to our schools and campuses. If we want to provide our... Continue
As a small-scale certified organic farmer living in Sonoma Valley, I am in strong support of voting yes on Measure K to protect open space and farm lands. I grew up in Maryland surrounded by disappearing farm land. The fields and barns of my childhood showed... Continue
What to do with all the leaves that Fall brings? They are certainly starting to accumulate in my yard/garden. I put them under plants, trees, rosebushes, and especially in the vegetable garden. During the winter the rains break down this matter and provide nutrition and... Continue