The markets are part of the fabric of this community. If people have concerns, then let's talk about addressing them to the satisfaction of all. But elected officials who unilaterally want to change things without proper public input are being irresponsible, and not representing the... Continue
Letters To The Editor
Just because Mayor Hundley says it is so, does not make it so. I find it hard to believe anyone is truly this out of touch. Maybe she can evade the conflict of interest issue as a "legality" but she cannot evade it as unethical... Continue
Although I did not attend the most recent council meeting of 12/12/16, where Rachael Hundley was selected as Sonoma's next mayor, it is my understanding that per longstanding procedure, Madolyn Agrimonti, previous mayor, pro-tem, was in line for appointment as mayor. With little or no... Continue
Editor: The following letter was presented to Sonoma's City Council I have lived in Sonoma for over 30 years. And for 15 years before I moved here I came up on holidays and weekends to visit relatives. I love the small town community feel and,... Continue
The Sonoma County water agency [SCWA] sanitations department has been working on increasing the main sewer pipe size from the plant in Vineberg to somewhere north to 36”. Presently, the agency spends 3-4 million dollars per year to extend the new increased pipe size toward... Continue
Stand off at Standing Rock: Why standing up is good for what ails you The recent gathering in Santa Rosa for those who wanted to stand in solidarity with the Native Americans in North Dakota opposing an oil pipeline under their water source, a section... Continue
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
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