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WEBSlamming the Golden Door. Diligent readers abreast of the latest news (wildfires, wars, mass shootings, environmental collapse, political insults du jour) are well aware of the nation's simmering problems with immigration. It's again a hot topic of political brick-batting in the current election cycle. (e.g., "Build that wall!
The wines we were – a 1970s flashback - Sonoma Sun
WEBFeb 15, 2019 · The wine was invented by Harold Borgman in Detroit in 1937. Ole Harry got his bright idea from a German custom of mixing all the dregs from leftover wine with sparkling. The original idea even sounds sketchy: one part of Californian red wine with two parts of New York sparkling wine. The idea, with a …
Columnist & Blogs – Sonoma Sun | Sonoma, CA - Sonoma Valley …
WEBSun Columnist. Public Citizen Larry Barnett. The Brutish and The Clever. “If the strong person exercises all his rights to oppress and pillage the weak, he is only doing the most natural thing in the world.”... Continue. Snark Infested …
City of Sonoma has new police chief – Sonoma Sun | Sonoma, CA
WEBPosted on December 2, 2022 by Sonoma Valley Sun. The City of Sonoma announced today the selection of Lieutenant Brandon Cutting as the new Chief of Police, effective December 6, 2022. An 18-year veteran of the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Department, Cutting was the top pick following an internal recruitment process.
County sets final redevelopment plan for Sonoma Developmental …
WEBPosted on October 19, 2022 by Sonoma Valley Sun. Sonoma County’s permitting agency, Permit Sonoma, has released its final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and Specific Plan for redevelopment of the Sonoma Developmental Center (SDC). Next steps: Sonoma County Planning Commission will consider the final EIR and Specific Plan at …
Measure J opponents say it threatens the survival of local family …
WEBAug 10, 2024 · According to its supporters, Measure J was crafted to supposedly protect animals on “factory farms,” but opponents point out that there are no factory farms in Sonoma County. Farming in Sonoma County is a decidedly family affair, they say. With an average of 350 cows, 85% of the diary farms in Sonoma County …
Lawsuit challenges Sonoma Developmental Center plan
WEBJan 20, 2023 · Calling it a short-sighted plan with serious environmental consequences, two community advocacy organizations have filed suit requesting Sonoma County scale back the proposed redevelopment of the former Sonoma Developmental Center. The current Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is incomplete and …
The sweepstakes winner scam – Sonoma Sun | Sonoma, CA
WEBJul 4, 2021 · The sweepstakes winner scam. Posted on July 4, 2021 by Larry Barnett. My wife received a phone call and an email the other day announcing that she was a first-place winner in the Reader’s Digest Sweepstakes; $5.1 million was awaiting deposit into her bank account. Wisely, she made no response on the phone other than to say she’d need to ...
Latino Leadership brings new vision to Sonoma Valley
WEBJun 9, 2018 · Nick Mendelson, a new member of the La Luz board, will assist Sal Chavez with maintaining the connection among this first cohort of Latino leaders. Cristina Ruiz-Lizarraga, mentored at Sonoma Valley Museum of Art, and has created an art therapy class there. Dayane Mendoza, already a CPA, has pursued participation the 20-30.
The Sun endorses Farrar Rivas, Gurney and Wellander for City …
WEBPosted on October 14, 2022 by Sonoma Valley Sun. The City of Sonoma is lucky to have three exceptional candidates for City Council this election: Patricia Farrar Rivas, John Gurney, and Ron Wellander. All three know this town well, and have lived or worked here for many years. John Gurney, past police chief, recent Director at the Community ...