Editor: I have lived in a rural area, suburbia and a big city. I lived in Pleasant Hill, remembering the drive to my grandfather's farm in Walnut Creek to help harvest the walnuts. The travel took us through walnut orchards and pastures. Now, all filled... Continue
Letters To The Editor
Editor:I have been working on how to finesse the notion that there are “facts” with the inescapable reality that no one can sidestep being biased and skewing information one way or another. Global warming is a perfect example of how facts are manipulated to support... Continue
Editor: In my entire adult life, whenever I sought information from my local, state or federal elected representatives, I always got answers to my questions, and never have had to justify why I was asking a question before getting an answer. That is, until now.... Continue
Editor: (This may be better submitted as a column or opinion-piece). IDIOTS ON BICYCLES My first bike was a Firestone, a present for my eighth birthday. It had fat tires, two cross bars, generous handlebars, a broad seat with springs, coaster brakes, a one-speed transmission,... Continue
Editor: Thank you for recognizing what that other newspaper in Sonoma doesn't get, that a visit to the Springs by a member of the state legislature is a rare event. However, your article in the May 2 edition about Assemblywoman Mariko Yamada's visit and tour... Continue
Editor: Ken Brown (now Mayor) enthusiastically signed the last hotel petition while serving on the City Council. Now, he has no position? This reference was made in the March 20, 2013 Press Democrat in regards to Ken’s actions in 1999 when faced with the Rosewood... Continue
Editor: I’ve been addressing children’s health issues for three years as a member of the Sonoma County Maternal, Child & Adolescent Health Advisory Board. I’m writing to point out that there has been a coordinated effort in Sonoma County to improve children’s access to dental... Continue
Editor: I am asking City Council to just make an amendment to the General Plan and avoid having Preserving Sonoma (www.preservingsonoma.com) and the People of Sonoma Valley go through the trouble and expense of a special ballot election. Why is City Council so complacent on... Continue
Editor: People are angling to know what Ken’s vote would be on the Chateau Hotel. Maybe he is a pragmatist in an ideological world. Yet still, votes are important to know as you only need three to pass anything. And it is reasonable for voters... Continue
Editor:The anti-gunner politicians along with the progressive liberal media are using scare tactics, and tragedies to demonize the firearm industry. The lame stream media has not and will not report positive gun news. ABC, CBS & NBC will not even accept advertising by the National... Continue