Editorials
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In praise of independently-owned businesses

Posted on March 29, 2023

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?

Posted on March 15, 2023

But not enough to store? After multiple years of drought serious enough for local agencies to impose water conservation measures, major... Continue

Hospital local

Posted on March 1, 2023

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

Posted on February 15, 2023
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

Posted on February 1, 2023

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

Posted on February 1, 2023

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…?

Posted on January 15, 2023

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

Posted on December 17, 2022
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?

Posted on December 13, 2022
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 

Posted on December 1, 2022

Sonoma’s new city council has its work cut out for it. The new majority – Gurney, Farrar Rivas, and Wellander – joins two... Continue

Letters to the Editor
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Former Sonoma School trustee: District needs stability at the top

Posted on March 28, 2023 by
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

Posted on March 23, 2023 by
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’

Posted on March 23, 2023 by

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

Posted on March 22, 2023 by

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’

Posted on March 20, 2023 by

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

Posted on March 6, 2023 by

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

Posted on March 6, 2023 by
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

Posted on February 20, 2023 by

’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

Posted on February 16, 2023 by

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

Posted on February 14, 2023 by

My enthusiastic thank you to the community groups (collectively known as SCALE, Sonoma Community Advocates for a Liveable Environment)... Continue

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