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
Sonoma Developmental Center. What’s the deal?
The State of California recently announced that it had selected the team to redevelop the SDC campus, two firms which together will... Continue
In praise of independently-owned businesses
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?
But not enough to store? After multiple years of drought serious enough for local agencies to impose water conservation measures, major... Continue
Hospital local
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
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
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
The lack of affordable and missing-middle housing in Sonoma Valley is hurting your health and your security. In fact, it’s worse... Continue
Rep. Thompsons Memorial Day message
Every Memorial Day, we take time to honor the brave servicemembers who made the ultimate sacrifice in order to protect the freedoms... Continue
Nobody’s business
Sexuality, everyone’s got it, but it surely isn’t catching. It comes with being born and manifests itself in different... Continue
Sonoma Valley Housing Group letter to School Board
We are saddened that the number of students in the school district has decreased significantly in recent years, with the likelihood... Continue
The Supreme Court has run amok
The Supreme Court has run amok, and it’s time to get it under control. For the last year, we have witnessed scandal after scandal... Continue
Seeds of peace for Ukraine
Planting a garden such as Ukrainians might be planting at their homes in Kaniv, Sonoma’s sister city, we can feel attuned with them... Continue
Why did Sonoma council stall dispensary process?
On April 19th I attended the City Council Meeting for the Second Cannabis Dispensary agenda item. As a member of the Sonoma Valley... Continue
School board needs bigger, better meeting room
Pre-pandemic, when a decision was made to move Sonoma Valley Unified School District board meetings from centrally located Sonoma City... Continue
Easter greetings from Kaniv, Ukraine
Dear Friends, Easter Holiday fills our hearts with truest kindness, love, and joy. This holiday is a symbol of going from death to... Continue
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
As volunteer tutors for Dunbar Elementary School, we visit the school each week providing individual students with reading support.... Continue
