Homeless in Sonoma
Sonoma is a lovely little town that attracts visitors from around the world. They come here to enjoy our fine weather, pleasant parks,... Continue
A shameful City audit
The recently released audit of the City of Sonoma by the auditing firm of Richardson & Co. is nothing the City should be proud... Continue
What, we worry?
PG&E is planning to shut down electricity to the Sonoma Valley to prevent wildfires in the event of a major wind event that might... Continue
Does banning colors in schools actually prevent gang activity?
Guest editorial by Dean Szanyi | Student Reporter It is no secret that a certain number of young people attending Sonoma Valley High... Continue
Venture philanthropy
Building a big business requires venture capital, an infusion of wealth that is used to fund a business while it grows. Unlike loans,... Continue
Solving housing by solving parking
Solving the housing problem – too little housing for lower-income residents – requires solving the parking problem – too much... Continue
Preserving Democracy
Democracy is under assault all over the globe, suffering at the hands of a combination of authoritarian, nativist, and fundamentalist... Continue
Fire season is here
It’s all too easy to become complacent, and the early high temperatures and smoke from regional fires filling the valley on the... Continue
The theatre of life
We’re far from the first to note that “all the world’s a stage,” but we can’t resist bringing attention... Continue
Haven’t you heard? The war on pot is over
The use of cannabis – pot, weed, Mary Jane, reefer, or whatever you want to call it – is now legal in California, but here in... Continue
The gas tax bait-and-switch
Cassandra of Greek mythology was blessed with the gift of prophecy and doomed by the curse that no one would ever believe her. Conservatives... Continue
Build a tourist wall, and make Napa pay for it
Many people are saying there are too many tourists coming into Sonoma, and they are not the best. They are grapists. They’re... Continue
Climate action: Sonoma youth are on the case
One sign summed it up, “I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change, I am changing the things I CANNOT accept.” Sonoma’s... Continue
Climate rally was a critical teaching moment, wasted
It’s stating the obvious to say the overwhelming and all-pervasive issue of our time is global warming/climate change. It’s repercussions... Continue
Donor recognition at Sonoma monument is inappropriate
I respect the concerns of City Councilmembers and agree that it is inappropriate to include donor recognition at the Ting Memorial.... Continue
What happened to free enterprise?
Led by President Trump, Republicans have repeatedly been attacking Democrats as democratic socialists. Now, President Trump has leaped... Continue
Renew Sonoma’s Urban Growth Boundary
The following letter has been sent to the Sonoma City Council: Request to the Sonoma City Council to vote to place a ballot measure... Continue
Extend growth plan to allow for broader conversation
Since an Urban Growth Boundary sets the stage for a comprehensive land-use plan, the Sonoma Valley Housing Group calls for a two-year... Continue
Rep. Thompson: ‘Sick and tired of indifference’ on gun control
I’ve heard from many constituents about how outraged you are at this latest round of gun violence. I share your outrage and I’m... Continue
Council must allow donor recognition on city property
The Sonoma City Council will be considering a proposal to eliminate donor recognition at city property. The issue has come before the... Continue
