The ‘year of housing’ in Sonoma?
We are pleased to see Mayor Logan Harvey’s efforts to direct the attention of the City Council to the continuing crisis of affordable... Continue
When the creeks run dry
A walk around the Valley reveals just how dry it’s been this year. All the major creeks are running low, and unless things change... Continue
Digital division
Here we are in the midst of political, economic, health, and climate crises, yet some people are making a big deal about small problems,... Continue
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
Cannabis and the economy — at what future cost?
This year our Sonoma County is, once again, heading into drought. We need to take a longer view when making choices that impact... Continue
Cannabis Draft Ordinance not as promised
The Cannabis Draft Ordinance is contrary to what the public was told and promised coming out of public hearings from the first amendment... Continue
Proposed cannabis grow would overwhelm the community
We, the residents of Bloomfield, are extremely concerned about the imminent health and safety violations posed by the major revisions... Continue
County’s cannabis rules must provide for public review
Sonoma County is positioning to become a major commercial cannabis cultivation center. Napa and Marin Counties have prohibited cannabis... Continue
Where did my well water go?
Our Sonoma County supervisors are rapidly marching towards approving a cannabis ordinance that will significantly impact our wells... Continue
The right to paid sick leave
For anyone working outside the home or teleworking from home during the pandemic, needing time off work to care for ourselves or a... Continue
Just say no to the mega-grow
Sonoma County wants to be a mecca for outdoor cannabis cultivation, boasting that people prefer Sonoma County weed because... Continue
Rep. Mike Thompson on voting for American Rescue Plan
Help is on the way for the American people. This comprehensive COVID-19 relief package will address the dual health and... Continue
I am no less of a person
When I was born, there was a two percent chance of me living. I didn’t know at the time but there was a reason why, and I didn’t... Continue
California’s tax machine continues to chug along
California politicians, including Gov. Gavin Newsom and majority party legislators, practically break their arms trying to pat themselves... Continue
