December has arrived as temperatures drop and the lights go up on Rohnert Park Expressway. From the annual tree lighting and The Nutcracker to pop music and holiday concerts, there is something for ...

Who knew that TV’s favorite Emmy award-winning cook was also a spy? Julia McWilliams grew up in a privileged background, attending the exclusive Katherine Branson School in Marin and later Smith ...

In 1950, when Hugh Codding built the Flamingo Resort in east Santa Rosa, it was an elegant showpiece that drew locals, dignitaries and Hollywood stars to its doors. As the years passed, its glamour ...

Every year for Christmas Eve, we would go to my grandparents’ house in Rio Nido from Sebastopol, singing songs all the way there. My grandma particularly wanted to have us all there for Christmas Eve; ...

Sonoma County is known for our rich farmland and incredible local food, but despite all the abundance, many of our neighbors are going hungry. How can it be that in a place famous for fresh produce ...

It’s the season for finding gifts more original than a necktie or yet another “world’s best” mug. Imagine gifts that solved life’s little annoyances instead. Here’s our list of 10 items that haven’t ...

The timeless charm of “A Charlie Brown Christmas” First of all, A Charlie Brown Christmas is definitive because it celebrates Christmas values without being preachy or overly sentimental. Charlie is ...

At Humane Society of Sonoma County (HSSC), every adoption is a lifeline, connecting animals in need with families ready to open their hearts and homes. New board president Lisa Barnes explains, “We’re ...

Monte Rio and our neighboring towns feature a cozy lineup of activities this December, from yoga to festive lights and art exhibitions. Here’s a guide to some of the best happenings this month.

Sunday, Dec. 1, at 4 p.m. marks our town’s annual holiday tree lighting, hosted by the Chamber of Commerce at Oaks Park. Join family and friends to light the tree and ring in the season. Enjoy free ...

Sipping a bowl of rich, homemade stock is one of life’s simple pleasures. Roger’s turducken stock takes it up a notch, blending the depth of turkey, duck, and chicken bones into a golden, flavorful ...

During the holiday months, adult Americans typically gain 1 or 2 pounds. But as we are fortunate to live in the land of sustainable farming and amazing drink, I’d venture to guess that Sonoma ...