Editor: Are you aware of this law that goes into effect on January 1, 2104? Chapter 85, Statutes of 2013 SECTION 1. 221.5 Sub. title (f) of the Education Code is amended to read: “A pupil shall be permitted to participate in sex-segregated school programs... Continue
Letters To The Editor
Editor: Hans Frank the Nazi ruler of Poland wrote in 1942…. “The power and the certainty of being able to use force without any resistance are the sweetest and most noxious poison that can be introduced into any government.“ Our veneer of civilized humanity can... Continue
Editor: I find the “No on B” yard signs very misleading. They make a lot of claims: “Protect your Voice;” “Protect our Neighborhoods;” “Protect the Plaza.” “Yes on B” is simply a vote for small hotels in Sonoma. Every Sonoma voter has the opportunity to... Continue
Editor: In 1954 Friedel Kleussmann seemed silly for her efforts to preserve the San Francisco Cable Cars. After all, San Francisco was a sophisticated town. Again in 1971, Mrs. Kleussmann fought to preserve the cable car schedules and routes. She was called a variety of... Continue
Editor: And kudos to Deb Carlen and The Sun for its Art Page! What a great contribution to our extended "villlage" (it "takes one," as has been said, for the best that humble human life can offer!): a place for those artists among us who... Continue
Editor: The Living Wage Coalition of Sonoma County opposes Measure B that would limit the size of large hotels in the city. We believe the measure could undercut economic growth and job creation. We are particularly encouraged that the owner/operators of the proposed Chateau Sonoma... Continue
Editor: As I drive through the towns of Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Napa and the like, I cannot but hope and pray that our beautiful town of Sonoma does not turn into the sprawl of those cities. Please vote YES on Measure B and limit the... Continue
Editor: I live on Nicoli ln and have endured so much dust you can't see also the noise level unreal because of construction across the st. I really think the issue of using a leafblower should be brought to a vote so we can all... Continue
Editor As Properties Manager for the Sonoma League for Historic Preservation, I am pleased to report that the General Joseph Hooker House, maintained by the League, attracts hundreds of visitors who are interested in learning of the history of Sonoma, General Hooker and the Civil... Continue
Editor: On Monday, 10/7 the city council will again consider whether dogs are an appropriate use on the new Montini Trail. I have a few points to make in that regard. One, the Montini Trail joins with the Overlook Trail and the Mountain Cemetery where... Continue