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The changing face of housing in Sonoma

Posted on June 1, 2023

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?

Posted on May 17, 2023

Two major institutions – the Sonoma Valley School District and the City of Sonoma – have finally hired new administrative leadership;... Continue

Celebrating the Overlook Trail

Posted on May 1, 2023
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?

Posted on April 15, 2023

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

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

Letters to the Editor
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Rep. Thompsons Memorial Day message

Posted on May 29, 2023 by
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

Posted on May 23, 2023 by
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

Posted on May 12, 2023 by

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

Posted on May 8, 2023 by

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

Posted on May 7, 2023 by

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?

Posted on April 24, 2023 by
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

Posted on April 16, 2023 by

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

Posted on April 7, 2023 by
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

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

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