Each of us are born into The System, a social organization of rules and conventions developed and deployed by our fore bearers. Having... Continue
Well, we made it through another winter. Late storms finally blessed us with a decent volume of moisture, but now it’s warm again.... Continue
As a veteran of the periodic Sonoma brouhahas over land-use decisions, I bear the scars to prove it. My rule of thumb is to weigh in... Continue
Admittedly, that biology class was a very long time ago but I seem to distinctly recall Professor Pasteur saying that: Persons vaccinated... Continue
Let’s face it, most of Sonoma County’s roads are in poor to failing condition. As the First District Supervisor, I receive daily... Continue
When I was a little girl, every year my grandparents would send me a birthday card with a little check in it so I could put it toward... Continue
I sat writing this in a local restaurant, watching dozens of people spending big bucks on meals. Discombobulated, seeing money roll... Continue
Three talking points regarding Sonoma’s Urban Growth Boundary Proposed UGB Ordinance language changes The green checkmate revisited Affordable... Continue
To have a fully functioning estate plan, you need to have coordination. The estate planner prepares the necessary legal documents,... Continue
As the school year begins, I’d like to pose a question: What would be a good topic for an article about education in Sonoma Valley... Continue
Dear Emily, Our house has a large family room, one end is a kitchen, where I cook (and love doing it). The other end has comfortable... Continue
In 2017 the Sonoma Valley Fund published a study called Hidden In Plain Sight, an “in-depth look at our community’s needs and its... Continue
My brother, his wife Marian, and I took our fifth road trip to gather family history, sifting through county records and newspaper... Continue
By Bonnie Lee, E.A. With summer almost here, many students will turn their attention to making money from a summer job. Whether it’s... Continue
Lately, while so much council attention is paid to our Plaza trees, homes in the hillsides, and the exact right number of food trucks... Continue
A recent 60 Minutes story profiled migrants from Central America and Mexico caravanning in a mass migration north to the U.S. border.... Continue
It’s a great time in schools. Everyone is excited. Things are new and fresh, from school supplies to room decorations to sneakers... Continue
“Today more than ever we are in the business of building relationships and learning to gain the trust of our prospects through vulnerability... Continue
