Without any disrespect to what was a magnificent animal, perhaps it is time for a new emblem to that more accurately reflects the current state of the state. Let’s consider the Oroville Dam as a more appropriate symbol. It’s large, not functioning well, parts are... Continue
Letters To The Editor
The Citizen's Advisory Committee action demanding that the Sheriff stop cooperating with federal immigration agents is absurd. He must obey the law when the feds have probable cause or a warrant of arrest. That is the law. And the U.S . Supreme Court stated that is... Continue
As many know, Woody Guthrie wrote a poem, later turned into a song, “Deportee.” The story behind that poem, as Loretta Carr retells it in The Sun newspaper, recounts the deportation of 28 Mexican citizens from the U.S. in 1948. They were deported after the... Continue
Towns and cities will play an incredibly important role in standing up to the anti-immigration, anti-environment, anti-women, anti-LGBTQ, anti-truth agenda put forth by the Trump administration. We had the Women's March in Sonoma, to which many times more people showed up than were expected, showing... Continue
Following my brief remarks to the City Council on Monday, January 23 opposing the First Street East (FSE) project, Bill Jasper, identifying himself as “a significant investor” in FSE, rose to refute my claim that the developer has not responded to residents’ and city planners’ many... Continue
When it rains heavy in Sonoma Valley, the children love to walk through the puddles playing. The problem lies with a risk of disease removing footwear after this activity. The risk is increased by the sewage overflows from manholes in the street. During a December... Continue
As the nation prepares for a peaceful, democratic transition to a new U.S. administration, our school district remains united with our students, parents, and community members in actively supporting and promoting schools and neighborhoods free of discrimination and prejudice. We recognize the challenges faced during... Continue
It is during this time of year that most people reflect on where they have been and what they accomplished during the prior year, and then look forward to what is ahead as far as challenges that remain and opportunities to forge a path ahead. ... Continue
At times it is good to share one’ s thoughts and feelings about the world situation. It can connect us with others, help us see what we are thinking more clearly and simply venting often helps us feel better. On the other hand, thoughts and... Continue
It is my belief that local politics always have a role in national and international issues when they concern human rights issues that affect all of us. As an example, we can look to the historical precedent of apartheid-era South Africa, in which the world... Continue