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
Letters To The Editor
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
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
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
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
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
[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
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
I like bright colors. I like the paint job on the PlainJane's/ La Michocana building. I also believe that people who don't like it have the right to their opinion. They have the right to express their opinions to the business owners and the County Supervisor with-out being... Continue
It has been 10 weeks that the Briar Patch closed its door. For the past 10 years this was my place in Sonoma to enjoy good company and a cup of coffee. Tucked away in the alley, locals had a space to be among their... Continue