I am feeling a lot of compassion for men lately. Reading the news doesn’t help me with that, but my therapy work does. The topic is ticklish these days, with the onslaught of throbbing, bullish boys in courtrooms, etc. Even the gift of a Jumbo... Continue
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"We are living in a time when monsters roam the globe, and are destroying countless lives, fueling hate, and spreading fear,” states Robert Reich, former Secretary of Labor and professor at UC Berkeley. Into this den of miscreants, pathological liars, and authoritarian soulless bullies, Reich... Continue
By Larry Barnett My wife and I recently downsized and moved from Fifth Street East to Fifth Street West, from the east side to the west side. Now I have an entirely new neighborhood to walk and explore, and find myself just a block away... Continue
We are told when we meet someone to be open-minded, to give someone new the benefit of a doubt. Do not judge people on first impressions. When I was young my instincts were not yet formed. I trusted, unintentionally. When there were signs that someone... Continue
By Anna Pier At 10:25 pm June 5, President Catarina Landry made the following announcement on behalf of the Sonoma Valley Unified School District Board. Her report concluded a Special Closed Session which followed the regular Board meeting that evening. Note: Ms. Rena Seifts (pictured)... Continue
By Anna Pier Flowery School parents, students, grandparents and graduates gathered at Sonoma Plaza Friday, May 23 to protest the Sonoma Valley Unified School Trustees' vote to close, in June 2026, the bilingual elementary school located in the heart of the Springs. Protest organizer Nancy... Continue
A story on SFGate provides details about a lawsuit brought by three Sonoma County citizens, accusing the County of Sonoma of spying on them with drones. In the article, its reported they have been victimized by "'a runaway spying operation' that has violated the constitutional... Continue
This June 5 edition marks the first anniversary of the new Sonoma Valley Sun newspaper. This is a moment of celebration and a cause for reflection on what we’ve accomplished since the untimely passing of Val Robichaud in February 2024. When the new team of... Continue
‘Tis the season that locals and tourists alike look forward to with excitement, fear and trepidation: Wildfire Season. For weeks now, every entity responsible for preventing, fighting or talking about wildfires has urged residents to “Keep your Go-Bag at the ready!” and “Be prepared to... Continue
The City of Sonoma has launched its Utility Box Art Wrap Pilot Program—and is inviting local artists to be part of it. As part of the City’s Public Art Program, this new initiative will turn everyday utility boxes into eye-catching public art installations. Selected designs... Continue