You can feel it, right? That warm wind in the vines, the hum of bees in the lavender, the welcome clink of glasses on patios across the county. Summer’s here, and in Sonoma County that means wine ...

Fewer than half of Sonoma County high school graduates meet A-G requirements for UC, or CSU admission Fewer than half Sonoma County’s high school graduates complete the coursework required to apply to ...

In 2021, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors began revising the county living wage ordinance, first passed in 2015. In January, the board raised the living wage rate from $18.10 to $23.15 an hour, ...

Remembering HolLynn D’Lil Graton activist HolLynn D’Lil passed into the mystery on June 24. She was one of our own, as a Graton columnist in the Gazette. She is remembered here by Liz Junge, board ...

Petaluma’s Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds buzzed with excitement Friday June 21 as Wild Thang, a Pekingese, claimed the 2024 World’s Ugliest Dog Contest crown. This quirky event, a beloved tradition in ...

Last year’s event drew more than 2,000 attendees, a record turnout that organizers hope to surpass in 2025. The festival’s growth over the years has been powered by a grassroots effort from volunteers ...

A sweet little mini-nursery with interesting niche plants to suit our unique situations – deer & gopher resistant, drought, coast and shade-tolerant plants a specialty. Lots of succulents! Attune ...

The historic Wohler Bridge, a one-lane connector spanning the Russian River along the back roads between Forestville and Healdsburg will undergo a seismic retrofit the summer. The project received a ...

Summer is here, and the Russian River is a favorite spot for cooling off. But is it really safe to take a dip? The answer is complicated. Recent water quality tests reveal a mixed picture. Coliform ...

Keeping Cloverdale kids healthy in body, mind and spirit “Cloverdale Unified School District strives to support the well-being of our students and community in a variety of ways. We are continuing ...

For kids in Sonoma County, the sound of possibility starts with a single chord. At Guitars Not Guns, students ages 8 to 18 are learning more than just music—they’re building confidence, resilience, ...

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 ...