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I’ve had the privilege the last week of shepherding some dear friends on their first visit to Sonoma County.

Citrus time of year

I’ve had the privilege the last week of shepherding some dear friends on their first visit to Sonoma County. 

Our economy in 2019 did very well. It made lots of money, piled up big corporate profits and created billions in new wealth. Historic stock market levels were recorded on Wall Street, the Gross National Product kept increasing, now for 124 months in a row, and the low level of unemployment keeps getting bragged about.

Acknowledging homelessness

To end 2019, I purged time. Well, technically, I purged thyme, the spice, but it seemed a fitting metaphor.

Supervisor Gore was kind enough to share his priorities for the coming legislative year.

America is a disposable nation. Each person, on average, produces more than 1,600 pounds of trash each year.

Supervisor Gore was kind enough to share his priorities for the coming legislative year.

During this season of gratitude, toasts around the county include thanks for what was saved from the Kincade Fire.