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

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

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