Columns

We have many regular and faithful readers of these weekly editorials. We know this because we are told so in the grocery store checkout line, on errands to the hardware store and in impromptu sidewalk critique sessions. We receive lots of encouragement and are gently told sometimes to tone down the sermonizing. These conversations are our best rewards.

Slippery slope

Richard Thomas, a luminary of our modern day wine business, received the Sonoma County Winegrowers 2017 Nick Frey Community Contribution Award. Presented by President Kevin Barr at the annual January meeting, Kevin offered an historical perspective of Rich’s colorful career in agriculture.

About Fitch Mountain

In response to President Trump’s unprecedented refusal to share basic information with American public, new bill will require that all presidential candidates release tax returns in order to appear on California ballot

Are there any solutions to our housing problem? It is very hard for me to find solutions when I struggle to define the problem. First we lack housing for those who, because of a multitude of reasons, are unable to keep a roof over their head, be it lack of funds, lack of employment, a job that doesn't pay enough, mental illness, drug addiction, the list goes on.

A bold undertaking

It’s a conversation