Editor:Ever since the death of 13-year-old Andy Lopez, there has been uproar in the Santa Rosa community regarding oversight of police behavior. Deputy Gelhaus shot and killed eighth grader, Andy Lopez, after mistaking his toy BB gun for an AK-47 assault rifle on October 22nd.... Continue
Letters To The Editor
Editor: I recently walked into a local grocery store where an anti-bullying petition or public campaign for awareness was circulating out front as you walked in. I thought nothing of it really, remembering as a Sonoma youth some 35-years or so ago how acts, now... Continue
Editor: Ron Willis’ 4/10 Sun column about Vladimir Putin and the true believer right wing in the US was right on! The trouble with these folks is an adherence to an unreflective fundamentalist literalism, the same that we see with the right wing of Iran,... Continue
Editor:You know how at the holidays, when you’re rushing around so much it takes a special moment to really get you into the spirit? But unwrap a long forgotten ornament, or see a little boy’s excitement over the latest Spiderman toy and bam! You’ve got... Continue
Editor: Please add my name to the list of those who do not want Pet Food Express in town. But they are coming because according to our City Planner, “As a retail use, they could go [next to] Sonoma Market without a use permit. The... Continue
Editor: The city council, the chief and city staff may want to consider some alcohol related law already on the books. It appears that regulation, limitation, a numbers cap, and types of licenses have already been considered by the town fathers. In accordance with said... Continue
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
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
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
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