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Letters To The Editor

TOT on the Rise

Dear Editor, Fortunately the Great Recession is behind us, people are spending money and booking lodging in Sonoma as predicted by PKF Hospitality Research which has forecasted an increase in demand and occupancy rates for U.S. hotels. In Sonoma, the effects of a fixed lodging... Continue

Happy times towed away

Editor: I met my wife in the Sonoma square, and our first meal was at La Casa. I asked her to marry me on the same bench we met at in the square. We have always gone back there to celebrate our anniversary, and always... Continue

Government is Good?

Editor: It’s certainly ironic that the no-regulations, Chamber of Commerce, anti-government, no taxes crowd all of a sudden wants to trust city government and laud the benefits of planning, taxation and social welfare. Why the apparent about-face? Republicans want no oversight, no taxes, no government... Continue

We Are Frogs in Boiling Water

A researcher once put a frog in a pan of tepid water, then put the pan on a burner turned very low. As the water warmed gradually, the frog, being cold-blooded, thought it was pleasant and saw no need to move. Since it’s normal for... Continue

Transition Sonoma Valley Supports Sonoma Clean Power

Dear Editor: The 650 or so folks around town who support Transition Sonoma Valley take very seriously the threats to our community from climate change, the end of cheap oil, and the instability of our globalized financial system. Nearly all of us would prefer to... Continue

Free Speech Is NOT Ruinous!

Editor: I am responding to the Letter titled "A good parade, ruined", written by Mr George A Moll. I cannot disagree more. What better day to exercise our constitutional rights and debate our beliefs than Independence Day? What better time than during a civic event... Continue

Response to Letter from Mr. Moll

Editor: Like most Americans Mr. Moll has the right to express his views. This country, after all is a Democracy or is it! Is it also American to attempt to silence or to malign those courageous Americans as unpatriotic who speak out? America needs to... Continue

Toscano Hotel Needs Docents

Editor:Are you curious about the history of the Toscano Hotel and Kitchen? It is thought to be one of the oldest wood frame buildings in Sonoma and has a rich and varied history. Would you like to meet visitors to Sonoma and spend time explaining... Continue

Snowden image in parade was an insult

Editor:On the morning of July 4, I rode my bike to the square, got my coffee at the Basque as usual and sat down to watch my favorite parade. I enjoyed the bands, firetrucks, vintage cars, and kid's groups. Imagine my dismay and then outrage... Continue

Thank You, Kiwanis of Sonoma Plaza

Editor: Sonoma Valley Tennis Association (SVTA) is pleased to publicly thank Kiwanis of Sonoma Plaza for their generous donation to our youth tennis program. Because of the continuing support of Kiwanis, as well as other local benevolent sponsors, SVTA is able to offer community free... Continue