Opinion
Editorials
Editorials Opinions Count | November 1, 2012
Not ours, necessarily… but the collective opinion of our neighbors here in Sonoma Valley – that counts very high, in our estimation.... Continue
Editorials Cook, Agrimonti, and Sawyer | October 25, 2012
The Sonoma Valley community is fortunate to have several citizens offering to serve as our elected representatives. We thank them,... Continue
Guest Editorial “Sonoma….we have a problem” | March 9, 2012
Steven L. Pease “Houston……we have a problem.” Who can ever forget those words, delivered at the head end of a radio message... Continue
Editorials Depressing | January 19, 2012
That’s what Tuesday night’s school board meeting was. It started out well with two exceptional Sassarini students – Marrina... Continue
Editorials Poop – more on the subject | January 11, 2012
Hard to believe I’m writing about this, but here I am nonetheless. Slow news week? Perhaps. But the topic shows no sign of going... Continue
Editorials Happy New Year Sonoma | January 5, 2012
The Sun took a break last week. Our apologies if you missed your weekly dose of news, your favorite columnist, the puzzle page or... Continue
Editorials Merry Solstice! | December 22, 2011
We’ve been looking forward to this long Christmas weekend, though we have to note that last year we had two days off, with Christmas... Continue
Editorials Show us the money | November 4, 2011
The Sonoma City Council will hold its first Revenue Enhancing Meeting on Wednesday evening, November 2 – just as The Sun goes to... Continue
Editorials Growing up Sonoma style | September 29, 2011
It’s official. As of this week, I am the mother of two teenagers. My son turned 13 on Wednesday. My daughter is now 15. Wow. ... Continue
Editorials Remembering | September 16, 2011
9/11/01. We all know where we were and what we were doing when the unbelievable and devastating news reached us that day. A beautiful... Continue
Letters to the Editor
Preserve Sonoma’s Small Town Uniqueness | May 17, 2013
Editor: I have lived in a rural area, suburbia and a big city. I lived in Pleasant Hill, remembering the drive to my grandfather’s... Continue
Just the Facts | May 17, 2013
Editor:I have been working on how to finesse the notion that there are “facts” with the inescapable reality that no one can sidestep... Continue
Gorin Won’t Answer Question | May 17, 2013
Editor: In my entire adult life, whenever I sought information from my local, state or federal elected representatives, I always got... Continue
Idiots on Bicycles | May 15, 2013
Editor: (This may be better submitted as a column or opinion-piece). IDIOTS ON BICYCLES My first bike was a Firestone, a present for... Continue
True Leadership | May 8, 2013
Editor: Thank you for recognizing what that other newspaper in Sonoma doesn’t get, that a visit to the Springs by a member of... Continue
Sonoma’s Bohemian Hero or “No Comment” | April 9, 2013
Editor: Ken Brown (now Mayor) enthusiastically signed the last hotel petition while serving on the City Council. Now, he has no position?... Continue
Children’s Access to Dental Care | April 7, 2013
Editor: I’ve been addressing children’s health issues for three years as a member of the Sonoma County Maternal, Child & Adolescent... Continue
City Council: Just Amend the General Plan | April 3, 2013
Editor: I am asking City Council to just make an amendment to the General Plan and avoid having Preserving Sonoma (www.preservingsonoma.com)... Continue
Ken Brown’s Dilemma | March 29, 2013
Editor: People are angling to know what Ken’s vote would be on the Chateau Hotel. Maybe he is a pragmatist in an ideological world.... Continue
Firearms can and do save lives | March 28, 2013
Editor:The anti-gunner politicians along with the progressive liberal media are using scare tactics, and tragedies to demonize the... Continue
