This past Christmas Eve, Sonoma Valley lost a giant in our music world. David (Davo) Farrell passed away that night. A guitar player extraordinaire and a great band member, his grace, style and humble ...

Chances are, you and your pet understand each other pretty well. But when something goes wrong, effectively communicating with your veterinarian can make a significant difference in your pet’s health ...

Music festivals are a lot of fun, but a cheese festival — now that is simply divine! I have to confess: cheese is one of my go-to comfort foods. It coats my stomach when it’s a bit upset, helps me ...

For many Sonoma County families, a single unexpected expense — an injury, a medical bill, or a missed paycheck — can threaten their housing. The Homeless Prevention Program steps in before that ...

Whether you believe it is a benefit to humanity or a dangerous experiment, AI is becoming pervasive in our everyday lives. But how did this highly divisive new technology come to be? Throughout ...

Pruning isn’t punishment. It’s renewal. Roses like pruning. I swear, if you lean in close, you’ll hear them sigh with relief when those tired canes get snipped. I even talk to mine a little as I go — ...

Sonoma County spans over 1,600 square miles, a mosaic of coastal mists, sun-soaked valleys, and steep, rugged hills. Here, microclimates shift from fog-laden mornings to parched afternoons. Winter ...

Water is life in Sonoma County. It fuels our vineyards, sustains wildlife, and keeps our communities thriving. But for months, landowners, farmers, and environmentalists have been locked in a legal ...

For years, economists, policymakers and anyone who has ever found themselves stuck behind someone paying with exact change have debated the fate of the penny. Now, with the U.S. Treasury inching ...

Tom Martin. retired teacher and teacher union organizer, lives in the Boyes Springs area. He taught American History and Government at Santa Barbara High School for over twenty years. For another ...

The Lake Sonoma Steelhead Festival is back on Saturday, Feb. 8, at Warm Springs Dam, and it’s shaping up to be another fantastic day of outdoor fun, education, and community celebration. Every year, ...

Since the inaugural Big Event in 1980, local quilters have lovingly crafted annual quilts to support the Bodega Volunteer Fire Department. This cherished tradition, now spanning over four decades, ...