Sister of SDC resident speaks out against closing

It is with great sadness that I send you this response to the May 6, 2015 article by Nancy Gardner entitled Guest opinion: another view of the SDC. Thank you for respecting my point of view that represents SDC clients and my sister who has... Continue

Closing Development Center puts lives at risk

This letter is in response to Nancy Gardner's opinion piece about the Sonoma Developmental Center that ran in the April 30 issue of The Sun. A mortality rate which was 80 percent higher for those who were taken out of SDC and the other developmental... Continue

Keep mobile home rents affordable

I trust the Sonoma City Council to find an equitable solution to bring into balance the very high returns that mobile home park owners enjoy with affordable rents for the homeowners. (I understand there are very few investments today realizing the high rate of return... Continue

Cutting down Broadway trees would be ‘shameful’

The Sun was copied on this letter to Sonoma City Councilmember Madolyn Agrimonti In the April 30 issue of The Sun, it is noted you are in favor of removing the beautiful red oak trees planted in 1993 between East Napa and Patten Streets. The ‘community... Continue

Financial critic responds to hospital comments

I would like to point out a misrepresentation by Sharon Nevins, Sonoma Valley Hospital Board President, in her counterpoint to my Letter to the Editor on April 30. She stated, “Current accounts payable is under 55 days…” Coincidentally, I had put in a Request for Public... Continue

Hospital addresses reader’s charges of financial instability

Editor: Using the Public Information Act, Sonoma Valley Hospital financial information was requested via several requests for public records. This was done because voters are concerned the finances of the hospital are unstable. Residents have generously passed numerous Parcel Taxes and Bonds in order improve... Continue

Group forms to ban leaf blowers

When a ban on gas leaf blowers narrowly missed passing in 2013, many people lost hope that anything would change. This year they had another chance to speak up, Councilmembers listened, and the issue was reopened for consideration. Some residents formed Sonoma Neighbors Against Leaf... Continue

Council character in question

The Sonoma City Council has invested many hours defining the town’s character. As the face of the community it is important to note that each actual thought, word, and deed of this elected body is the real litmus test of our character. The April 20th... Continue

Dog fan calls Malarkey

For Pete's sake, there are tons of Coyotes on the trails in the Hollywood hills where I used to hike with my dogs, where dozens of people hike with their dogs off leash every day from sun up to sundown. This is such malarkey! I... Continue

Gifts of community good

Editor: Yesterday after calling the IRS to help me with my income tax return I was referred to the free tax service at the Vintage House in Sonoma. I went immediately, as I was baffled by this years return: not having a book to follow... Continue

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