The to-do list of wishful thinking
In the spirit of positive thinking, good vibes, and sheer dumb luck, we offer this list of hopes and dreams for the coming year. That... Continue
2021 — a fresh start… please?
A new city manager and two new City Council members face tough times ahead as 2020 draws to a close. The City of Sonoma, like the rest... Continue
Now what?
Election Day has come and gone. Candidates have won and lost and various state and local measures were affirmed or defeated. The potential... Continue
The Sun recommends
Despite the absence of an election for City Council, since Amy Harrington and Jack Ding earned seats due to a lack of other candidates,... Continue
Measure V: The permanent temporary half-cent sales tax
On this year’s ballot the City of Sonoma is asking voters to approve Measure V, the half-cent sales tax first approved in 2012... Continue
Distance learning isn’t perfect – but it’s working
When the pandemic flipped the education system upside down six months ago, people had concerns about how kids would finish the year.... Continue
A new vision for local governance
This pandemic has proven that many of our assumptions about social structures are wrong. Conventional truths about working, economic... Continue
Monumental decisions
At each major turning of the wheel of history, the symbols of the formerly powerful are destroyed. These iconoclastic urgings result... Continue
Facing the facts about masks
Every legitimate epidemiologist agrees that by wearing face masks the public can greatly reduce the transmission of Covid-19, yet... Continue
It’s time to change the culture of policing
The behavior and accountability of law enforcement has emerged as a huge issue. The murder of George Floyd set off ongoing nationwide... Continue
The seditious must be held accountable
As a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran from Sonoma, and as someone who took an oath to serve and protect to defend our democracy, I must speak... Continue
Implement the 25th Amendment
The following letter was sent to Congressman Mike Thompson on behalf of the Sonoma Valley Democratic Club: Dear Congressman Thompson: The... Continue
The right to bear fireworks?
Reader opinion by Josette Brose-Eichar — Many years ago when my niece and nephew were small children, my mom and dad were pressing... Continue
Message from SV Hospital’s outgoing CEO
It has been a pleasure serving as the CEO of Sonoma Valley Hospital for the past decade, writes Kelly Mather, who is leaving the post... Continue
2020 vision
When I mention to people that I graduated high school in 1959 I get that are-you-from-another-world? look, I think, yeah, I am. Reader... Continue
We live in an empire, not a democracy
A lot of people say there’s no difference between Democrats and Republicans. A lot of people point out the differences in social... Continue
Trump’s pardons have done profound damage
The recent pardons granted by our soon-to-be but not-soon-enough ex-president have done profound and lasting damage to our country. Trump... Continue
Sonoma is harshing my buzz
I am very unhappy with the current state of affairs within the cannabis community and local government. I am a 46-year resident of... Continue
Raising the minimum wage is a winning issue
The grueling 2020 Presidential election is finally over, thanks to a record-breaking number of American voters who overwhelmingly... Continue
Will tax-hikers finally get the message?
Although election results are not yet official, it is clear that Proposition 15, the $12 billion property tax hike also known as “split... Continue
