To market, to market
There are no fat pigs to buy at our two local farmer’s markets, but there’s plenty else to sing about. For nearly 30 years we’ve... Continue
The roads well traveled
By now, finding oneself inching forward on a clogged road is becoming normal. At times, Highway 12 from Siesta Way past Verano Avenue,... Continue
Getting back to school
It’s back to school, and we’re wondering what the new school year will bring. The disruptions of the Covid-19 pandemic still reverberate;... Continue
Where there’s smoke
As the air was filled with the acrid smell of smoke recently and the sight of the hills was obscured by grayness, we were all reminded... Continue
Affordable Housing starts with higher wages
State and local jurisdictions are spending gobs of time and money on accelerating the pace of creation of affordable housing. While... Continue
Why is Sonoma in the cemetery business?
Government is not a business, and generally that’s a good thing. Business in America is about earning a profit, accumulating wealth,... Continue
False transparency
Transparent this, transparent that; it seems as if labeling the public process as transparent is government’s order of the day. The... Continue
The changing face of housing in Sonoma
For the first time in its history, the City of Sonoma has enacted land-use legislation that mandates the construction of housing when... Continue
Local administrative leadership…finally?
Two major institutions – the Sonoma Valley School District and the City of Sonoma – have finally hired new administrative leadership;... Continue
Celebrating the Overlook Trail
Nearly a hundred people recently gathered for the 20-year celebration of the Overlook Trail, the popular and picturesque hiking trail... Continue
Change of course needed at SDC
By Teri Shore — In response to the large-scale development recently proposed by the State of California and its chosen developer... Continue
War on Prop. 13
Unicorns don’t exist in the real world and taxpayer heroes do not exist in the majority in the California Assembly. Despite warnings... Continue
The wrong spot for new housing
Magical Thinking! The Arnold Drive corridor and unincorporated Sonoma County lack infrastructure, resources and opportunities to support... Continue
Trailer parks last resort to homelessness
With more frequency we are hearing about trailer parks that are in jeopardy and thus putting their residents at risk for homelessness.... Continue
Say no to Sonoma water rate hike
Most of us, within the Sonoma city limits, have recently received a letter advising of a Public Hearing to consider water rate increases.... Continue
Should we knowingly allow more wildfire deaths?
Should we allow family and friends to be trapped during lethal wildfire evacuations in trade for builder profits, increased county... Continue
Don’t shoot the messenger
When one of our most prophetic local truth-tellers, my pal Fred Allebach, who has consistently correctly decoded regional land-use... Continue
SV Housing Group to school board: focus and collaborate
Focus on students should be the most important part of school board issues. Regrettably, the focus on the kids of Sonoma Valley was... Continue
Nonprofit collaborative weighs in on Sonoma County master housing plan
Sonoma County’s Planning Commission will deliberate Thursday, July 20, 1:30-3pm, over the County’s Housing Element. The Sonoma... Continue
The Supreme Court needs an overhaul
Americans are losing faith in our Supreme Court, and it’s easy to see why. In the year since the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health... Continue
