In praise of independently-owned businesses
The news last week that pharmacist Aman Garg has leased the shuttered Pharmaca property on West Napa Street was greeted by the public... Continue
So much water. Why aren’t we trying to save it?
But not enough to store? After multiple years of drought serious enough for local agencies to impose water conservation measures, major... Continue
Hospital local
Have you ever wondered about what living here without a local hospital would be like? It’s not a pleasant prospect. The closest... Continue
It’s money that builds housing, not words
The City of Sonoma recently adopted its Housing Element, a framework for the ways and locations in which housing might be built... Continue
Affordable housing is a major health issue, too
The lack of affordable and missing-middle housing in Sonoma Valley is hurting your health and your security. In fact, it’s worse... Continue
Affordable housing is a major health issue, too
The lack of affordable and missing-middle housing in Sonoma Valley is hurting your health and your security. In fact, it’s worse... Continue
A Springs Plaza…?
Plans for a Springs Plaza have been brewing for several decades at least. Whether this idea originated from the desires of Springs... Continue
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus
September, 1897 –– DEAR EDITOR: I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says,... Continue
Editorial: Last chance for the SDC?
On December 16, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors will vote, for the last time, on the disposition of the Sonoma Developmental... Continue
A new council – and a chance for real change
Sonoma’s new city council has its work cut out for it. The new majority – Gurney, Farrar Rivas, and Wellander – joins two... Continue
Former Sonoma School trustee: District needs stability at the top
Having served on the board for over 15 years (longest serving board member in the history of the Sonoma Valley Unified School... Continue
Embracing Dunbar Elementary School: a tutor’s perspective
As volunteer tutors for Dunbar Elementary School, we visit the school each week providing individual students with reading support.... Continue
Kudos for Chorale’s ‘Irish Eyes’
Last Sunday I attended the “When Irish Eyes Are Shining” performance of the Sonoma Valley Chorale. It was sold-out and for good... Continue
SV Schools should embrace smaller class size
The Sonoma Valley School Board Trustees are considering closing or repurposing five schools in the Sonoma Valley including Dunbar Elementary... Continue
The war against ‘woke’
What a choice, Pence or DeSantis for president in ’24. It’s like a choice of: How would you prefer to die, burned at the... Continue
Consumerism is killing the planet
I hope readers of the Sun invested their reading mind listening to Jerry Bernhaut’s compelling statement (What... Continue
What Sonoma County can do about the climate crisis
By Jerry Bernhaut — The international summit on climate change, COP27, resulted in an agreement to create a fund to support the... Continue
Sonoma’s public restrooms are a disgrace
’Sonoma is a destination city! One of our main sources of revenue is tourism, and yet, our public restrooms are more than a disgrace. This... Continue
Cannabis: the case for competition in Sonoma
Many citizens within our Sonoma Valley community remain concerned that the city of Sonoma has yet to move forward on the process for... Continue
SDC plan must address emergency evacuation
My enthusiastic thank you to the community groups (collectively known as SCALE, Sonoma Community Advocates for a Liveable Environment)... Continue
