Student opinion: A case for lowering the voting age

By Sophie Gonsier, age 13 The 26th amendment states: “The right of citizens of the United States, who are 18 years of age or older, to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of age.”... Continue

Between a hill and a hard place; more School District news; chicken anarchy and more

The saga of a residential development on a prominent Sonoma hillside -- three luxury homes, and associated tree removal, approved by the Planning Commission but now appealed to the City Council -- is a real cliffhanger. The council started the debate on March 1, but... Continue

Symbolic gesture

Almost six months to the day after the North Bay fires, the Sonoma Community Center unveiled the mural “Grateful” as a tribute to first responders. The work was a collaboration of artists, writers, and community members to honor fire survivors and first responders. More than... Continue

Sonoma Valley death notices

Death notices for February, 2018 Nancy Marie Ambrose, 85, of Sonoma, passed away February 25, 2018. J. Jesus Baron Olivares, 61, of Sonoma, passed away February 2, 2018. Catherine Louise Beatty, 91, of Sonoma, passed away February 22, 2018. Walter L. Benson, 92, of... Continue

Thompson pledges effort to prevent gun violence

Congressman Mike Thompson said his recent Town Hall meeting on gun violence was a productive and thoughtful discussion with members of the Sonoma Valley community. “It was great to hear from so many students, parents, and teachers and I will take their thoughtful comments and... Continue

Sonoma Valley Hospital signs affiliation deal with UCSF

Sonoma Valley Hospital has made official an affiliation agreement with UCSF Health, the top-ranked medical center in California and one of the top five hospitals nationwide. The deal received its final approval from the Sonoma Valley Health Care District Board during on Thursday night. Administrators... Continue

Armed robbery at Sonoma jewelry boutique

The Sonoma Police Department is investigating an armed robbery at a downtown plaza jewelry store Thursday afternoon. An employee of Studio Collections, a small boutique jewelry shop located in the 100 block of E Napa St, said two men enter the shop at about 4 p.m. She... Continue

Supervisor Gorin announces new hires

First District Supervisor Susan Gorin has added two new members to her staff, one to replace aide Jennifer Gray Thompson, who resigned in December, and another to fill a new post dealing with the firestorm aftermath. “I am extremely excited to welcome both Liz Hamon... Continue

Rep. Thompson tries to break ‘shameful’ impasse on gun control

Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05), chair of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, offered a resolution to force a vote on legislation he said would help keep guns from dangerous individuals. “Background checks are proven to keep our schools and our communities safe from dangerous... Continue

Protesting District’s teaching cuts

For the past two Friday evenings, close to 100 teachers and their supporters have gathered along Sonoma Plaza to protest the move by the Sonoma Valley Unified School District's board to cut 22 teaching jobs to help make up a budget deficit. “The cuts were supposed to happen away... Continue

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