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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

On Halloween 2024, Sonoma County is wrapped in a scent almost like rain — that perfect Halloween mix of cool, damp air that makes every shadow seem a bit darker. While rain may be off the radar, 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 ...

Occidental is buzzing with new developments aimed at bolstering community infrastructure and conservation. At a recent community meeting led by Supervisor Lynda Hopkins, residents discussed projects ...

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, ...

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 ...

Thirty years ago, my 12-year-old daughter and I signed up for a Challenge Sonoma Adventure Ropes Course open day. Diana Rhoten, the team leader, told me the day was dedicated to an at-risk youth group ...

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 ...