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The once and future Springs 

Posted on March 15, 2023
The once and future Springs 

Can we picture the Springs as it will be, as it should be? When I recently viewed “Picturing the Springs” by Michael Acker at the... Continue

A Springs Plaza — what’s our next move?

Posted on February 21, 2023
A Springs Plaza -- what's our next move?

Often after speaking at a local government meetings, I hear, “Well that’s just your opinion, just anecdotal.”  I consider myself... Continue

What exactly is a ‘plaza’? 

Posted on February 16, 2023
What exactly is a 'plaza'? 

If we look at the city of Sonoma’s plaza, we see a lovely park with trees, an amphitheater, city hall, tourism office, rose garden,... Continue

Measure P passed four years ago. Why is it being undermined?

Posted on February 2, 2023
Measure P passed four years ago. Why is it being undermined?

Andy Lopez, David Ward, David Pelaez Chavez, have we forgotten their names? Have we forgotten Measure P, passed by Sonoma County voters... Continue

Business as usual?

Posted on January 2, 2023
Business as usual?

Business as usual. How often do we hear these words? But wouldn’t seem that if you do something over and over again and it does... Continue

What makes a good community meeting?  

Posted on December 3, 2022
What makes a good community meeting?  

How do we let our elected officials and various board members at both the county and Sonoma city level know what our opinions and... Continue

Should the Springs become part of Sonoma?

Posted on November 3, 2022
Should the Springs become part of Sonoma?

This is from the book, A Tale of Two Valleys by Alan Deutschman, published in 2003.  “Beyond the working-class haven of the west... Continue

The missing middle

Posted on October 1, 2022
The missing middle

In the housing discussion there are a lot of terms being thrown around. Workforce housing, affordable housing, area median income... Continue

Who we are and where we come from

Posted on September 17, 2022

Recently I got together with a younger friend and she told me about the opinions some of her young, financially successful friends... Continue

How to make Measure P work

Posted on August 11, 2022

A vigil was held for David Pelaez Chavez who was killed by a Sonoma County deputy sheriff. His brother said “We want them to tell... Continue


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