Letter from the Editor
Editor David Bolling: Burning the Soundscape, Running From Fire
There is a harsh irony to the fact that when, in the early morning hours of October 9, 2017, Bernie Krause looked out through the… Continue
Public Citizen
Larry Barnett: Laws of Order
For centuries, we in America have thought of ourselves as a nation of law and order. Between the two, law has maintained dominance while order… Continue
Food and Wine
Kathleen Hill: US Post Office, Trump Food Effects, Restaurant Openings and Updates
Future Farmers of America Yes we do have future farmers, thank heavens. We need them badly. And we need to learn to grow our own… Continue
Snark Infested Waters
Bob Edwards: Relax, It’s America
At press time, the country is freaked out (a/k/a “aghast”) at the seemingly endless violence sweeping the Nation. Shootings, stabbings, explosions and riots seem to… Continue
Board Walk
Building on Legacies
Working on many projects over my 12 years in office, I have been reminded of the legacies of the Supervisors before me. Ig Vella, Janet… Continue
Cartoons by Hilary
Cartoon by Hilary: Wieners
Hilary Campbell is a New Yorker magazine cartoonist who just happens to have been born and raised in Sonoma. Continue
What's Up With That?
Katy Byrne: Taxes, Texts and Death
Does anybody else crave a lift after this long winter? The election season, the rains and treacherous fires in L.A., have left me longing for… Continue
Community Voices
John Staley: Resistance Is Fertile
By John Staley I’m scared right now, and I don’t need to go into detail as to why. We may have different algorithms, but we… Continue
Voices of the New Majority
Pages from the Journal of la Mexicana
“Me llamo Augustina Juarez. Soy de Guanajuato, Mexico, pero ahora vivo en el Valle de la Luna en California. My boss doesn’t like me to… Continue
Rude Awakenings
Catherine Sevenau: Why Am I Here?
Dharma: “We’ve been brought here for a very short time, against our will, and we don’t know why.” I love that line. But what is… Continue
Taxpertise
Happy New Year. Now pay your taxes.
Congress will be continue to pass numerous tax law changes. Below are tidbits that that you might find useful: IRS Online Account enhancements. You can… Continue
Sonoma Farm Scene
Seth Dolinsky: Think Global, Eat Local
There is always much news on the global, geopolitical front that makes headlines, causes concerns and, honestly, makes life in Sonoma seem like a literal… Continue
Personal/Political
Josette Eichar: Goodby to 16459 Sunset and Pacific Palisades
Sometimes, a time past, a memory, sinks to the bottom, is forgotten. Then something happens. It breaks free, floats to the surface and brings back… Continue
Wild Valley
Teri Shore: Defending our Forests
Endangered spotted owls soared into the national news and tree sitters claimed the Headwaters Forest along California’s North Coast during the timber wars of the… Continue
Mental Health Matters
The present of presence
By Marissa La Brecque | For The Sun — In a world that has become increasingly isolated and disconnected, it’s crucial to recognize the profound… Continue
The Creative Spark
The inspirational impact of arts education
Why do you teach the arts, I asked the visual and performing arts teachers in SVUSD recently. Their answers revealed the transformational role of creativity… Continue
The Tech Guy
The $3,600 Digital Deception: A Cautionary Tale
In today’s increasingly digital world, technology has become an integral part of our lives, providing convenience and connectivity. However, as the internet expands, so does… Continue