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An existential threat?

In his March address before a joint session of Congress, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke of the “existential threat” that Iran posed against his country.  In response, Congress intensified its push for military intervention to destroy this enemy. The phrase became a buzz words... Continue

Commission to Williams-Sonoma: Bring us a better plan

Sonoma's Planning Commission told Williams-Sonoma officials Thursday night that if the retailer wants changes to its permitted use, it must come back with a solid parking mitigation plan. The store, part of the highly successful retail chain, sought approval for changes of use at the... Continue

Council kerfuffle over Planning Commission appointment

In what was clearly a frustrating process for Sonoma's Mayor David Cook, at its most recent meeting the City Council was unable to agree on the ratification and appointment of Mike Coleman to the Planning Commission. Up to now, the appointment process has been a review... Continue

Envies ‘victory’ over short-term rentals

Congratulations to the residents of Sonoma! You will not be forced to do without sleep, peace, or a sense of safety, as is the case up here in Glen Ellen. Our population has declined by more than 20% (2000-2010 Census), our community group, the Glen... Continue

City to fund Chamber of Commerce business development effort

The City of Sonoma and the Sonoma Valley Chamber of Commerce agreed to a landmark arrangement at last night's City Council meeting which transfers activity previously managed by the city to the Chamber. Specifically, the agreement creates a new entity, the Sonoma Business and Economic... Continue

Sonoma Developmental Center: A future in the balance

(By Will Shonbrun) Changes are coming to the Sonoma Developmental Center – but what kind, and when? The unknowns -- forced by a state mandate to close the facility within 10 years – were the focus of a public meeting convened and chaired by the center’s... Continue

Bogged down in another civil war

Once again we hear the clamor for an expansion of US involvement in the Middle East, not that we haven’t been pounding the sands in Afghanistan and Iraq with continuous bombing for six months now. Once again the White House and the Congress choose to... Continue

Seeking Old Photos of the Springs and a History Lesson

Boyes Hot Springs resident Michael Acker is seeking old photographs and family snapshots for a book he’s writing about the history of the Springs. The book, titled “Picturing the Springs,” will be published by Arcadia Books as part of its “Images of America” series. Acker... Continue