The importance of institutional memory
The City of Sonoma’s government faces an unprecedented situation: the loss of institutional memory. Institutional memory cannot be... Continue
Curb the cost of government
After negotiations with the union representatives of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Sonoma’s City Council recently... Continue
The Town of Sonoma
When it comes to the imagination, cities are almost magical and their names often evoke visions of romance, beauty, and intrigue.... Continue
Youthful matters
Concerns about the needs of our area’s young people get considerable attention. Schooling, recreation, and social activities all... Continue
What kind of community are we?
During the night a few weeks ago in Sonoma, someone with an ice pick punctured car tires up and down Andrieux and Bettencourt Streets,... Continue
Become the City Council we need
This November, three seats will be up for election for Sonoma’s City Council, those of Madolyn Agrimonti, Kelso Barnett, and Robert... Continue
Our democracy is in danger
As we celebrate the Fourth of July this year, we do so while legislative hearings in Washington, D.C. about Trump’s attempt to stage... Continue
The pride of love
With all the problems facing our world – climate change, over-population, pandemic disease, political extremism, and the like –... Continue
Yelling fire
Goodness knows these past few years have been trying. We all feel the stress and pressure, and although life appears to be closer to... Continue
Tennenbaum for Sonoma County Sheriff
In 2020, Sonoma County’s voters overwhelmingly supported Measure P, which garnered 64% of the vote. Measure P called for increased... Continue
Connolly for Assembly
I’m an environmentalist and I’m supporting Damon Connolly for Assembly in Sonoma and Marin (12th district). That’s... Continue
A vote for Deegan
I have long been concerned about the current direction of the past and current leadership in the City of Sonoma. We have three openings... Continue
Is County on the hook for massive SDC clean-up costs?
In spite of widespread public opposition, Sonoma County’s Specific Plan continues to call for the development of a 1,000-home subdivision... Continue
Proposition 30 is a total bait and switch
Before voters get too consumed with the upcoming November election and the myriad of special-interest initiatives on the ballot,... Continue
Lush golf course grass in a drought?
I wanted to bring your attention to the Sonoma Golf Club. As you know, we are in a serious drought and when I drive by the Sonoma Golf... Continue
Don’t squander the opportunity at SDC
Almost without exception, the plan for the Sonoma Developmental Center is opposed by individuals and organizations. This should be... Continue
SDC plan: no logic, no reason
In its official Specific Plan, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors are advocating to build 1,000 houses, plus a hotel, plus an indeterminate... Continue
School Board has completely mismanaged bond funds
The Sonoma Valley Unified School District does not have directors that are ever going to improve children’s education. Members have... Continue
Confederate flag displays at Sonoma Raceway
It has been brought to my attention by a number of members of our branch in addition to community members expressing concern around... Continue
Insurrectionists on the ballot
If we’ve learned anything from the January 6th hearings so far, it’s that Trump and his allies will go to any lengths to gain... Continue
