Time to ban leaf blowers

The leaf blower issue is back before the Sonoma City Council because many of us in Sonoma want gas-powered leaf blowers banned in our town. The reasons are obvious. They emit noxious gas fumes, ear shattering noise, and blow dust, pollens, and animal feces into... Continue

Dogs and deer don’t mix

I want to simplify the dogs on Montini property controversy. It's not about leashes it's about deer. Through building and every expanding vineyards there has been a great loss of habitat in Sonoma Valley. I don't want to live in a valley with little or... Continue

Envies ‘victory’ over short-term rentals

Congratulations to the residents of Sonoma! You will not be forced to do without sleep, peace, or a sense of safety, as is the case up here in Glen Ellen. Our population has declined by more than 20% (2000-2010 Census), our community group, the Glen... Continue

Decide the future of Maxwell Park

For thousands of years travelers going east or west across the center of Sonoma Valley have crossed Sonoma creek where it merges with Agua Caliente Creek in El Verano. And for just as many years the land leading to this popular creek crossing has been... Continue

Yes to water fluoridation

Editor: Recently, you ran a letter opposing water fluoridation. The writer said most of his friends opposed fluoridation. Well, I would expect his friends are his friends because they are like-minded. I am a dental hygienist, and all of my friends support fluoridation. I firmly... Continue

Sonoma City Council has superficial interest in climate action

I attended the March 16 meeting of the Sonoma City Council where I heard presentations from the County’s Climate Protection Program, Climate Action 2020, and from the Sonoma County Water Agency and an award to a local surveyor. The surveyor reported that Sonoma Valley has... Continue

Providing library services 24/7 – without staff

What city amenity is available to the public 24/7, 365? Naturally, most people’s first answer would be police and fire. What about the library? Meet the new digital library. Residents are now able to access many resources online. With a library card and a password,... Continue

Private business shouldn’t provide public restroom

Editor: As local independent business owner, I would like our community and the City of Sonoma to have a dialogue regarding our public restrooms in the Plaza. On the average, my business gets 30+ restroom requests a day from non-paying guests, both tourist and locals.... Continue

Crossing paths

Editor: Re: "Danger on 'so-called' walking path'": I believe they are called bicycle paths, Ms. Logan! If you despise people on bicycles and people with dogs being out in public, and most of whom are probably residents of Sonoma, I suggest you stay home in Petaluma.... Continue

Our wonderful bicycle paths…

Editor: Re "Danger on 'so-called' walking path": I believe they are called bicycle paths Ms. Logan! If you despise people on bicycles and people with dogs being out in public, and most of whom are probably residents of Sonoma, I suggest you stay home in... Continue

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