If you made it to the first-ever Green Valley Food and Wine Festival back in May, you know: something special is happening in Graton. Twenty world-class wineries, local farmers and food makers, ...

When first moving to Sonoma County in the early 2000s, I met a man at the beach who was like a kid in a candy store, jumping around, the words bubbling out of his mouth—“Can you believe where we are?!

A new campaign to provide Sonoma County residents with tools to lead political change has been launched by the Sonoma County League of Women Voters. The interactive campaign, titled Stand Up for ...

June is a celebration of rainbows, flags and parades — but most importantly, it’s a celebration of truth. Of people who dare to live as they are, not as the world expects them to be. Pride Month is ...

Looking for entertainment in Sonoma County this summer? From Shakespeare under the stars to youth-driven musicals, the local theater scene has something for everyone. Here’s a roundup of can’t-miss ...

Sonoma County has a lot going for it — towering redwoods, winding rivers, beaches that actually make you breathe easier. But let’s be real: Come June and July, things heat up. Inland temps can hover ...

Here we are, finally, in June — yippee! I'm sure everyone is thrilled we've made it past this blustery, wet winter. May was cool, with a few warmer days, some strong wind gusts, and occasional rain. I ...

“Our town has LGBTQIA history going back decades,” said Jolene Beilstein, co-organizer of the Occidental Pride: OUT in the Woods festival, held annually on the last Saturday of September. “Our mission ...

With the summer concert season in full swing and some of the best weather of the year, it definitely should be a contender. The annual members-only Chamber of Commerce barbecue may still have some ...

Q: I’m part of Sonoma County’s growing senior community, facing changes that are hard to deal with. Like being physically less spry, unable to drive at night, having more memory lapses, worries about ...

So, I’m driving home from yoga and listen to a call on voicemail. “Cliffy, it’s Ralph. Can you do a gig today, 4-7 p.m.? Short notice. Hey, I know it’s been a while since we played that wedding.

The Cotati Music Festival will be held Saturday, June 21, at La Plaza Park. Admission for this family-friendly event is free and features a lineup of performances not to be missed. It opens at 11 a.m.