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Letters To The Editor

Thanks, Kiwanis

Editor: Kiwanis of Sonoma Plaza has again generously gifted the Junior Program of Sonoma Valley Tennis Association (SVTA). We are extremely grateful for the continued support of Kiwanis, as their donation, along with those of other local benevolent sponsors, allows SVTA to offer a Free... Continue

How many gallons per day?

Editor: Conserving water and other resources always has to be done to benefit not only ourselves but others, the environment and the future. We can’t control all outcomes but we can do the right thing now. Water we save has to come under the planning... Continue

Giving Back

Hello, I am a SVHS graduate of 2011 and I am trying to raise money for a volunteer trip abroad. I have an online fundraiser on gofundme.com and I am trying to increase local awareness so that I can reach my goal. I would appreciate... Continue

Highway 12 Tree Removal Plan

Editor: With regard to the imminent plan to remove most of the large trees along Highway 12 north of Boyes Blvd, on this very road there are great examples of accommodating trees and also, sadly, examples where urban development has not taken into account environment... Continue

Sonoma Valley Community Health Center, More Than Professional

Editor: Recently, I had a wonderful experience at the Sonoma Valley Community Health Center (SVCHC). In November, I desperately needed to see a physician. I am relatively new to Sonoma and, since moving to the community, had not considered identifying a primary physician. Since I... Continue

Re-solution

Editor: Many folks have expressed concern about the trajectory and tone of local public policy discussion. How do we include, acknowledge and integrate the diversity of community stakeholders in Sonoma? A framework can be found in the principles of full cost accounting. The critical idea... Continue

Wine tasting on the Plaza

Editor:Public review of wine tasting on the Plaza is good. The longer it takes, the more interested parties can connect the dots and figure out what the issues are. The Planning Commission has been tasked to find solutions to unregulated growth of wine tasting and... Continue

Pictures, please

Editor: Oftentimes I see an article teaser on the home page of your website, in the slideshow. When I click on the article, however, I don't see the accompanying picture that I saw in the teaser. For example, I see the current article, "Rise, shine,... Continue

Arroyo Seco watersehd

Editor:The Arroyo Seco watershed takes up approximately the eastern third of the lower Sonoma Valley. The Arroyo Seco channel was the original eastern boundary of the town of Sonoma. The whole of 8th Street East and up Castle Rd. is the western boundary of this... Continue

Thank You, Rotary of Sonoma

Editor: The Rotary of Sonoma Valley has again, most generously, gifted the Junior Program of Sonoma Valley Tennis Association (SVTA). We wish to express to Sonoma how grateful we are for such support. This year, a new tennis teaching pro, Felipe Monroy, came on board... Continue