Learning strategy from the farmworkers

It is the 50th anniversary of the farmworkers strike and boycotts in California. Beginning in Coachella Valley and moving up to Delano where the headquarters became established, this brilliantly strategized movement accomplished extraordinary results. Overcoming the arbitrary division between Filipinos and Mexicans that was encouraged by... Continue

What’s next, a liquor store in the garage?

I am beyond perplexed at the recent articles in every newspaper I pick up about the assault on city and county zoning regulations all over our great land! It seems as though anarchy has broken out in every small and large jurisdiction all over these... Continue

Find more help for stressed students

Thank you for running this article about the increased stress on students, and the need for more counseling services for them. This is an important issue that affects student’s mental health and their school performance. There is indeed a shortage of affordable behavioral health /... Continue

Politically correct? Give me a break!

Recently a friend on Facebook wrote that political correctness is basically having good manners. I’ve never heard such garbage. My mother taught me my manners. I don’t need any Liberal politician to tell me if I do or don’t have good manners. Watch what you... Continue

Thank you, Sandi Hansen

With Sandi Hansen’s retirement set for the end of the month, the Sonoma Valley Historical Society’s board of directors expresses our thanks to her for her dedication to the running of the Depot Park Museum. Sandi took over when Diane Moll Smith became ill and... Continue

Complaints about leaf blowers are overblown

I am disappointed at the outcome of the Sonoma City Council meeting where, in a straw vote, three members indicated they would likely vote to ban leaf blowers. I imagine their votes were predicated at least partly on the sometimes dubious assertions made by pro-ban audience members.... Continue

Leaf blowers: the science is in

While we are debating and, hopefully, passing a ban on leaf blowers, “Scientific American” published an in-depth article (August 2015) that citied leaf blowers in the top tier of machines that cause hearing loss. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention studied the correlation between... Continue

Fiorina stands tall

A few weeks ago, I watched a TV interview with a presidential candidate unlike any other, past or present: Leadership savvy and guts. A first-class mind. Strong and secure. Articulate and concise. Executive management experience and temperament. An exception to career politicians and crony capitalists... Continue

Government should stay out of private transactions

[caption id="attachment_45229" align="aligncenter" width="420"] (Photo Credit: Cory Maylett, CC BY SA 3.0)[/caption] When did we start thinking it’s OK for the government to get between you and another private citizen conducting a transaction involving your own private property? We bemoan lost tax revenue and safety... Continue

Let bright colors reign!

Thank to Rico Martin the drive up Highway 12 through Boyes Hot Springs is no longer drab, dreary and dull! I love the brightly painted store fronts or business signs which bring a smile to my face every time I pass them. I hope other business owners will... Continue

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