Vineyards are what Sonoma County has always been known for, but as a different kind of green landscape takes root, something new may become the hit of the county. Marijuana is quickly becoming a hot industry in wine country, and this boom is a direct result of some very wise legal counsel.

Unacceptable and demoralizing: These are the blunt yet meaningful words Aegría De La Cruz, director of Sonoma County’s Office of Equity, used to describe the departure of Sheba Person-Whitley. Person-Whitley stepped down from her position in the Sonoma County office following racial discrimination and is following a role in the U.S. Department of Commerce.

While driving around Sonoma State’s campus, it doesn’t go unnoticed that the roads could use some TLC. The campus has been open and active since 1961, and it’s seen many changes since then, but for years now, the roads have been a subject of concern among many students. Uneven pavement, potholes, and a lack of road signs make the drive around the otherwise beautiful campus a little unpleasant. Not only is it a matter of general road quality and upkeep, but of safety for students who provide the majority of campus traffic.

When it comes to safety, students have mixed feelings about walking through Sonoma State’s campus. Some may feel comfortable walking around campus, while others feel that they cannot walk alone due to the poor lighting among other factors. There has been concern in the past regarding the transparency of SSU’s campus police and what crimes students are informed of. Many are questioning whether or not the campus police scanner reports should be publicized or more easily accessible to ease students’ minds.