Four propositions on the November ballot -- 51, 55, 56 and 58 -- if passed would benefit Sonoma County’s public school students. That’s why the Sonoma County Board of Education has unanimously endorsed them. Prop 51 provides $9 billion in bond funding for K-12 schools,... Continue
Letters To The Editor
In response to the recent article by Gina Cuclis regarding the Sonoma Valley Grange Hall, there are a few items to clarify. While we have voted to move forward in creating a foundation to manage the hall and it's outreach in the community, we have... Continue
I recently had that urge to hang out in a favorite local haunt...maybe check out the current sale and pick up a new item to wear, visit with the staff or a friend who might be there shopping, see how the cards I make are... Continue
The Planning Department is recommending that City Council grant a waiver so that SAHA’s proposed plan (for affordable housing at 20269 Broadway) can sidestep a process designed to help government regulate growth. The rationale is that Sonoma is experiencing an affordable housing emergency and emergencies... Continue
The Sonoma Planning Commission and the City Council both had the opportunity to retain two apartments in the Sonoma Court Shops complex near the Plaza as long-term rentals. Both failed to do so, allowing these units to convert to vacation rentals. Why? Apparently, two Councilmembers... Continue
I received a notice from David Goodison, Sonoma City Planning Director, indicating that on Monday, September, 19, the City Council would consider whether to grant the 20269 Broadway affordable project a waiver to the processing restrictions of the Growth Management Ordinance. It read "...the Growth... Continue
Assemblyman Bill Dodd voted “NO” two weeks ago on AB 1066, a bill that will provide farmworkers overtime several years from now. Governor Brown has signed the bill. When you see vineyard workers laboring for hours understand they receive no overtime pay. I’m astounded to... Continue
Dear Parents & Community Members, By now, you may have seen media coverage of the arrest of a former employee of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Sonoma Valley, who resigned from his position at the organization three years ago. I wanted to take this... Continue
Like many progressive-minded folks I was excited about Bernie Sanders’ campaign and I voted for him in the primary. Since then many Bernie supporters have sworn they will never vote for Hillary Clinton and will vote instead for Jill Stein, the Green Party candidate. Unless... Continue
Since 1971, the United States has been off the gold standard. Instead of the value of the dollar being defined in terms of gold, our currency is said to be backed by “The full faith and credit of the United States.” However, listening to politicians,... Continue