Spring brings fresh flavors — and a batch of new restaurants — to Sonoma County. From cozy cafés to vibrant pop-ups, there's plenty to taste. In Kenwood, Stella opened on March 1. Chef Ari Weiswasser ...

The Miramar Mexican Grill, a local family-owned restaurant, offers a delicious variety of Mexican cuisine prepared by owners Leticia and Josue (madre and padre). Our server, also named Josue (the son) ...

Earth Day went well in Roseland with two events that included participation by the city of Santa Rosa. The first was organized by Roseland residents who are Friends of Roseland NeighborWood. At 10 a.m ...

f you’ve ever sat on your Sonoma County porch sipping coffee and watching Anna’s hummingbirds darting around a feeder, you’re part of an amazing story. These tiny feathered neighbors have rapidly ...

Larry Boeger brings community to the table in Guerneville. Lunch with a side of welcome. At the Russian River Senior Center, lunch is a gathering, a warm welcome, and, for first-timers, a free ...

After the Spaghetti Palace at the Sonoma County Fair closed, many mistakenly believed all of Arturo “Art” Ibleto’s family businesses had shut down. In reality, his children, Annette and Mark, chose to ...

The results are in — and let’s just say, the Twins isn’t just a local favorite anymore. This beloved breakfast spot in the Oliver’s Market shopping center in Cotati has officially earned its title as ...

Sonoma State Historic Parks: a volunteer’s journey from couch to community When I retired after 34 years of working as a psychiatric technician and educator, I wasn’t sure how to spend the rest of my ...

Do you suffer from an overactive sense of civic duty? Have you been craving a reason to cry in your car at 11 p.m. on a Wednesday? Are you the rare breed of person who reads budget spreadsheets for ...

A few days ago I was sitting outside Whole Foods in Sebastopol watching a young mother wrangle her nursing baby and a toddler. A patron sitting nearby wasn’t keeping a good eye on their friendly but ...

Since the Fourth of July is approaching, Sonoma County backyards and patios will soon fill with the smoky aromas of sizzling meats, laughter, and lively conversation. But there's more to your annual ...

At its May 8 meeting, the Sonoma Valley Board of Education voted 4-1 to close Flowery School at the end of the 2025-26 school year. The decision is based on projected economic shortfalls. Flowery is a ...