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Most upbeat stories of 2010

We know you've seen plenty of lists about the biggest news stories of the year. Here's our final editorial of the year in which we list what we saw as the most inspiring stories, some local, some global, of 2010. Let us know what we left out.

By | December 30th, 2010|0 Comments

A substantive debate

Jill Ravitch and Stephan Passalacqua, the candidates for Sonoma County district attorney, started adding some details to their claims in their debate Monday in Santa Rosa. Ravitch said the “loss of confidence” in local enforcement stems from Passalacqua’s handling of officer-involved fatality investigations. She said the reports are taking up [...]

By | March 23rd, 2010|2 Comments

Paul Kelley’s surprise announcement

“This is what I wanted to talk to you about,” Supervisor Paul Kelley said as he slid a manila folder across the table toward me and tapped it with his hand. "In here, you'll find my announcement that I will not be seeking re-election for a fifth term in office.” Although [...]

By | January 14th, 2010|3 Comments

County turns Grinch: Bans stars and angels

Sonoma County government has a new song this Christmas season. It's called "Angels we have removed from on high." As noted in today's story by Derek J. Moore, Sonoma County's acting city manager on Monday ordered the removal of all stars, angels and other religious symbols from Christmas trees in county buildings. Frankly, [...]

By | December 22nd, 2009|48 Comments