It’s gratitude time. If you aren’t practicing it every day, I encourage you to do so. For me, it’s living in this town, knowing so many good people who contribute in countless ways. Just check out the ...

Thank you, Councilmember Bagby! This November, we’re especially grateful for Councilmember Melanie Bagby, whose second term concludes next month. First elected in 2016, Melanie has served Cloverdale ...

Once upon a time, every small community had one — the hometown newspaper. The history of the printed page is fascinating and reaches way back to pre-hand-set type. But this is not about that greater, ...

Supporting new moms: why postpartum nutrition matters Teaching and working with Sonoma County families who are expecting a baby, I’m often struck by the lack of knowledge around the fourth trimester, ...

Within the city of Santa Rosa, September’s BAREIS MLS data points to a marketplace executing along expected lines. We suspect buyer activity to continue to increase over the coming weeks, ahead of the ...

For a gift that rises above the typical, Sonoma Zipline Adventures offers something exhilarating and grounded in nature. Located in the redwoods of Occidental, this Sonoma County nonprofit invites ...

The 12 signs of the zodiac are distinguished from each other in several ways. Two of those are called modes and elements. There are four elements: fire, earth, air and water. The fire signs are Aries, ...

Imagine Sonoma County without Crane melons, Bernier garlic, or Russian River pinot noir. Local farms shape the landscape, economy, and culture. But their future is uncertain, and what happens next ...

Fun fact: Gus was originally named “Schroeder” after the piano-playing character in Peanuts. He was part of a litter abandoned as puppies and rescued by a local organization. Gus came into our lives ...

Alma Mendez, owner of La Texanita restaurant on Sebastopol Road in northwest Roseland, has built a successful business from the ground up. Now, she’s volunteering her limited free time to help ...

For animal lovers who aren’t ready for the full-time commitment of adoption, weekend fostering offers the perfect solution — for both you and a shelter dog in need. David Brennan, a local nurse who ...

Did you know that in the charming town of Graton, California, even wastewater treatment is something to smile about? Yes, you heard that right—Graton turns treating waste into a walk in the park, ...