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January 18, 2026

Letters to the Editor 4-3-14

Be informed

Measure R asks Cloverdale to extend user utility tax

Tax set to sunset in 2023; if approved, user utility tax would be in place until repealed by voters

Stand up

— Rollie Atkinson

Save Sonoma Compost

Here in Sonoma County we take our carbon footprint very seriously. Together as residents, businesses and local governments we have done much to lower our energy use, resource consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. We have been repeatedly recognized as conservation and sustainability leaders across the country.

‘J Sisters’ blog their way to New York

Their shared maiden name is Troup, but it’s their first names

Avenue not pleasant for flooded home owners

Two things can be said of water: it always heads for the lowest

Marin jury critical of SMART direction

Enlarging on recent comments and criticisms, the Marin County

Farewell to Necker’s Notes

Fans of the long-running, city council round-up (and send-up) known as Necker’s Notes were saddened last week when correspondent John Necker sent a notice to his subscribers that he was hanging up his spurs.

Jazz Fest board resigns, Felix back in charge

In another surprising turn of events, the entire board of the

Neighborhood preparedness groups are trying to find their role in COVID-19 response

Local community groups tend to highlight how they’re preparing for the emergencies that are more frequent in Sonoma County — namely, fires and floods. However, struck with a different kind of emergency with COVID-19, the county’s local Citizens Organized to Prepare for Emergencies (COPE) and Map Your Neighborhood groups, as well as Community Emergency Response Teams (CERTs), are leaning into the core of their preparedness measures and training.
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