Opinion
Measure J sparks controversy in Sonoma County
Is protecting economic profitability and big business more important than protecting the environment, public health, and animal welfare? Some opposition to Sonoma County’s citizen-proposed ballot initiative,
Measure J faces sharp and wide opposition from Sonoma County restaurants
While many local restaurateurs support ethical and environment-friendly farming practices, they are concerned about the economic impact of outlawing the region’s largest livestock and poultry producers.
Measure J: Sonoma County cities line up to oppose limits on animal farming operations
Sebastopol has joined the cities of Cloverdale, Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa and Sonoma by having their City Council pass a resolution opposing Measure J on the Nov. 5 ballot, which would phase out or scale down an estimated 21 animal farms in Sonoma County.
Sonoma County farmers fighting back against Measure J
Kenny Choi reports on a measure in Sonoma County that farmers say would affect them if it passes. Website: YouTube: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter:
Measure J faces sharp and wide opposition from Sonoma County restaurants
KRCB, Sonoma County’s NPR station, is hosting a townhall-style debate about Measure J on Wednesday from 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Central Sonoma County Library Branch in Santa Rosa. The event is ...
Sonoma County farmers pushing back against factory-farm ballot measure
Sonoma County is seeing a battle pitting family-owned farms against a ballot measure that would possibly shut down their operations.
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Debate marked by sharp exchange of viewpoints and entrenched disagreement over what Measure J would accomplish
Each side said the other was mischaracterizing how large local dairy and poultry farmers operate and what the measure’s ...
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3 smaller Solano County cities in fiscal jams put measures on ballot to raise revenues
Three smaller cities in Solano County will be voting on whether to increase taxes to fund essential city services that they say are at risk — Rio Vista, ...
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Another City Passes Resolution Opposing Measure J As Debate Continues Over Scale Of Animal Farms
On Tuesday, Sebastopol joined the cities of Cloverdale, Rohnert Park, Santa Rosa and Sonoma by having their City Council pass a resolution opposing Measure J, a measure on the Nov. 5 ballot that ...
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Measure J: Corning Union Elementary School District
The Corning Union Elementary School District wants voters to approve up to $13.7 million in bonds to finance school facility ...
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With $1.15M From Security National, Measure F is Now the Most Expensive Ballot Initiative in Eureka History
According to the latest financial disclosure forms submitted to the city clerk, Security National has now spent $1,155,944.72 ...
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Here’s the List of Every Republican Who Voted to Block IVF—Again
This time, five senators were listed as “not voting” by the Senate website: Democrat Cory Booker (New Jersey), independent ...