I want to go on record as endorsing Susan Gorin for First District Supervisor. Susan brings excellent credentials and experience to this position, having served on the Santa Rosa School Board, Board of Public Utilities, Planning Commission and the Santa Rosa City Council. Since being... Continue
Letters To The Editor
I’m the immediate past president of nine years of the Sonoma Developmental Center’s Parent Hospital Association. My son lived at SDC until he passed away in 2011. For several years I’ve been impressed with 1st district supervisor candidate Gina Cuclis’ advocacy on behalf of SDC... Continue
What do local politics mean for the little guy? I’ll tell you what it means to me. I’m not a political person and don’t really follow the political scene. I think of myself as a regular person, going about their busy life and doing the... Continue
My partner and I are proud to reside in the Springs area of the Sonoma Valley. We are supporting Supervisor Susan Gorin for reelection because she has proven herself to be a tireless advocate for both the residents and the small businesses in the Springs.... Continue
I have been involved in volunteering in Sonoma for over 50 years, from working in the school libraries to driving Care-a-Van -- remember the only public bus we had before the county took over? -- to packing and delivering food for F.I.S.H. to 20 years... Continue
On March 21, the City Council passed an ordinance to restrict the use of leaf blowers to electric/battery only. Before this ordinance has even been tested, three non-residents circulated a petition to put a referendum on the ballot to repeal it. Sadly, this is a... Continue
I empathize with the writer and their frustration at the rude behavior of the vacation renters. Though all the same problems described can and do happen as often with long term renters and even owners. I have serious doubts that the proposed restrictions of trade... Continue
Why are some events paying more than others? Who decides the cost? If I was to rent the Moose Lodge for a birthday party vs. a fundraiser for a friend, the cost is the same. The same maintenance & cleanup is required regardless of what... Continue
I thought farmers market had everything to do with farm to table,picking fresh produce vegetables and fruit,flowers harvesting honey and eggs. whatever it is so I don't think they should even be charging to provide the community with "local" produce/products/fun/music/food/art and so much more. -... Continue
Forty-nine affordable rental units are planned for a lot at 20269 Broadway, just at the boundary of Sonoma’s Gateway District and main entrance into the South Sonoma neighborhood. Affordable housing is needed in Sonoma and we hope to influence a more unique approach to new... Continue