Our world has turned upside down
Everything we believed was true has become subject to question or even reversal; everything we relied upon has shifted. On a larger... Continue
Green burials
The City of Sonoma maintains a number of cemeteries, including the historic Mountain Cemetery containing the tombs and graves of many... Continue
Felling trees
The consensus of climate scientists is that climate change threatens to cause an irrevocable alteration of life on planet earth. The... Continue
Capitalism’s failure: homelessness
The essence of capitalism is the accumulation of profits and assets. This accumulation is enabled by the exploitation of labor, which... Continue
What is historic?
According to the office of California’s Secretary of State, in order to be declared historic a property or structure must satisfy... Continue
2020 hindsight
The impact of past decisions is frequently revealed by events in the present; mistakes and miscalculations often require time to “ripen.”... Continue
Guest editorial: Our local citizenship assistance program
Please help get the word out about a citizenship assistance program available here in Sonoma Valley to help qualified lawful permanent... Continue
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus
DEAR EDITOR: I am 8 years old. Some of my little friends say there is no Santa Claus. Papa says, ‘If you see it in THE SUN it’s... Continue
News, gossip, and bullshit
It’s not easy knowing what to believe in this “post truth” era. Between news, gossip, and just plain bullshit circulating... Continue
Fires and power shutdowns: what have we learned?
That PG&E is ill-prepared to cope with periods of hot, windy weather is now painfully obvious. That the utility has spent its profits... Continue
The coronavirus and paid sick leave
The global coronavirus pandemic has walloped California, and Governor Gavin Newsom has ordered all 40 million residents to ‘shelter... Continue
Renters need a bailout, too
As the COVID-19 crisis escalates, numerous states are moving to close public gathering spaces and businesses in order to limit... Continue
Covid-19 bailout fails the 99 percent
Today is the third day since Congress passed a covid-19 relief bill that is supposed to actually help everyday people. The first two... Continue
Trump’s SNAP Cuts Hurt Most Vulnerable — and the Economy
As our nation struggles to deal with the COVID-19 emergency, congress weighs giving the country a trillion dollar bailout, including... Continue
Protecting taxpayers in a time of crisis
The word “unprecedented” is fitting for the coronavirus crisis that is now savaging both the health of countless Americans as well... Continue
Landlords, please show some compassion
Editors and Landlords: During this crisis, I hope all landlords who rent to stores and families will give their tenants a compassionate... Continue
An election money couldn’t buy
Of the many conclusions that can be drawn from the March primary election in California, perhaps the most notable is that money doesn’t... Continue
Recycling: problems and solutions
It is likely that you are aware that trash disposal has become an enormous problem. Oceans are polluted with waste which is killing... Continue
Vote ‘No’ on Proposition 13
My husband and I have always supported schools in the Valley through sponsorship of school bonds, contributions and volunteering even... Continue
Don’t be confused by Prop. 13 — vote yes
All students deserve a safe, welcoming, and stimulating learning environment that supports personal well-being and academic success.... Continue
