Memo from reader: Donald Trump may be the best thing for democracy

By Michael Karath -- By accusing CNN, The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, and other major outlets of disseminating “fake news,” the media has doubled down on its reporting and fact-checking. The new president has awoken the media from its slumber. They are... Continue

Statement from hospital board on parcel tax vote

Statement On Parcel Tax Ballot Results By Jane Hirsch, Chair, Sonoma Valley Health Care District We are deeply disappointed that the parcel tax measure on the March 7 ballot did not pass. It fell just short of the 67 percent majority needed for approval. Unfortunately,... Continue

Creating transcendent moments

After five seasons and 112 “Broadway Under the Stars” performances at Jack London Park, Transcendence Theatre Company co-founders Amy Miller and Stephan Stubbins have had their share of standing ovations and critical acclaim. But they feel it’s their work offstage, performing for youth, at risk... Continue

Readers Poll Winners: Best of Sonoma Valley

Here are this year's winners, selected by public vote: Best place to take your dog Sonoma Valley Regional Park Dog Park Best place to take visitors for free Sonoma Plaza Best place to picnic Bartholomew Park Best secret Valley getaway Wolf House Trail,... Continue

Springs Community Alliance meets on immigration

A panel discussion on immigration hosted by the Springs Community Alliance is set for Thursday, March 16, 7 p.m. at La Luz Center, 17560 Greger Street in the Springs. The meeting is free and open to the public. Translation services will be provided. Panelists include... Continue

Sun In-Depth: What is the Brown Act?

From time to time the Brown Act is mentioned in reference to the actions of a public legislative body, such as the Sonoma City Council. Most people are familiar with some of the acts provisions, particularly the rule against elected officials meeting alone and in... Continue

Does Sonoma water department budget have a leak?

Are proceeds from Sonoma’s water operation – which charges about 20 percent more than comparable cities in Sonoma County – improperly subsidizing the city’s general fund? According to research by Chris Petlock presented to the city council, transfers from water revenues to the city’s operating... Continue

Under the Sun: Jerica Tercero, new generation entrepreneur

Jerica Tercero, age 26, is co-owner of Peace’n Beauty Salon, and sole owner of Crush Beauty Bar; in high school she was a regular at El Nido, predecessor of Teen Services. I heard about you from the Teen Services’ ED, Cristin Felso, as someone who... Continue

School district mobile app reaches parents on the go

Communication is paramount in education. In the past, before technology such as cell phones, computers, and the internet, communication was simple, although not always effective. (Remember backpack mail?) To increase our communication effectiveness with teachers, administrators and parents, we are launching a school-wide mobile application.... Continue

Updated: Hospital parcel tax increase defeated; another try in June

The ballot measure to raise the parcel tax in support of Sonoma Valley Hospital failed to gain the required two-thirds majority in Tuesday’s election. The Health Care District Board will meet in special session on Friday to consider and likely approve putting the measure -- an... Continue

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