Editor: The newly formed relationship between Sonoma and Takaj, Hungary seems to have inspired a renewed interest in Agoston Haraszthy and the Buena Vista Winery. Harazthy established the Buena Vista Winery 1859 with the intention of producing more and better wines from European plantings, and... Continue
Letters To The Editor
Editor: In imagining a development as large as Chateau Sonoma, being built right in the heart of the City of Sonoma, makes one shudder and want to run away from it! It may bring in all that money from more tourists, but at what expense.... Continue
Editor: Four years ago, one of our sons risked his own money to start a new business from scratch. Today, that business employs 16 people full time and is still growing at double digits. Government’s only role has been to impose regulations and collect taxes.... Continue
Editor: This is in response to June Englands letter, "Who built this business" from the 8/2/2012 issue. I've never written in before, but felt compelled to after reading her quote from Obama. She stated "If you've got a business....you didn't build that. Someone else made... Continue
Editor: We recently received in the mail a notice from the City regarding a proposed new five-year program of increases in the water rates we pay and a public hearing scheduled for Monday September 17th at 6 p.m. However if you read toward the bottom... Continue
Editor: Obama’s presidential executive order, I. E. Dream Act, provides undocumented youths with a path to citizenship, letting them earn permanent legal status through education or military service. They must have been brought here younger than 16, but must not be over the age of... Continue
Brain Smucker and Joan Howarth of the First Congregational Church of Sonoma at 252 W. Spain Street installed a multi -language peace pole today. A community wide dedication ceremony will be held at a later date. Continue
Editor: This year the Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival is holding its first ever "Get Your Glow On" night parade. This exciting event will take place on Saturday night, September 29 at 8pm in the Sonoma Plaza. For safety reasons it was initially decided... Continue
Editor: My family and I spent a wonderful evening of unity with our community at The Musical Market event at The Moose Lodge in Sonoma this past Saturday evening. Affordable tickets, free parking, local beer, local food vendors Yeti and Maya as well as Lydia's... Continue
Editor: I'm watching a play? This is too real! This is the thought that crept, ever so slowly into my head during the thoroughly engaging production of Lobby Hero. This play by Kenneth Lonergan fits in perfectly in Andrews Hall, in the Sonoma Theatre Alliances... Continue