Does it make sense to dismiss an issue because, “There are more important things to worry about,” as often is the default position for some Sonoma residents? If I were not a woman I might think there are more important things to worry about than... Continue
Letters To The Editor
Editor: Recently, a member of CALM, the group seeking to retain the city ordinance banning gas-powered leaf blowers, submitted a letter to the editor detailing the multiple health hazards to landscape workers of using leaf blowers, especially the combustion engine versions. This is all scientifically... Continue
As someone who has been living and actively engaged in community affairs in the Springs for 26 years, I’m writing to correct a significant inaccuracy in Susan Gorin’s August 18 column. She claims that the upcoming Springs Festival will be “the first ever.” This is not... Continue
I am confident that many civic-minded citizens are aware that election season is now building toward November 8, the last day to participate. California is one of 26 states, 18 of which lie west of the Mississippi River, that also allow for initiative rights for... Continue
Those of us in Newton MA who have been battling for an ordinance to limit the use of gas leaf blowers welcome the fine letter from Sonoma CALM in support of the ban on gas leaf blowers. But there's one caveat: electric blowers are quieter... Continue
The "long time patrons" they are referring to as the cause of cancellation... Are these people locals to the geographic area or was this event catering to attendees expected from out of the area? How many tickets were sold? How many were expected to be... Continue
It's a pity that Sonoma can not set up an outdoor entertainment venue for all ticket holders to enjoy the event. Last year the venue was a nightmare for standard ticket holders who actually wanted to see the performances in person and not on side... Continue
It looks as if the new luxury resort in Kenwood is going to be built. The resort is just the tip of the iceberg, since a winery with a tasting room and 20 annual events, restaurant, retail store, and development of at least a dozen... Continue
Something important was missing from the winning proposal from headhunting firm Peckham and McKenney, chosen by city council last week to find Sonoma’s next city manager: public participation in the process. But it’s not too late for council to fix this oversight. There are a couple... Continue
A few landscapers have tried to make the case that to oppose gas-powered leaf blowers is somehow tantamount to discriminating against Latino garden workers. Actually, it’s the landscape companies that are discriminating against their workers by ignoring the health dangers of the continual use of... Continue