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

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

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