Say hello to January’s Pet of the Month, Cooper Bailey, who was adopted from Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue in Elverta, California, by his new parents Steve and Patty Bailey at 10 months old ...

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, ...

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, ...

Healdsburg stands at a turning point in its governance. The city is shifting from at-large elections—where all voters elect all council members—to district-based elections, where voters will elect one ...

The League of Women Voters (LWV) takes a nonpartisan approach to voting in an effort to serve all voters. You may be wondering—how can the League be nonpartisan while still taking positions on issues?

The ones who get things done, like Falcon Mike, who quietly and without fanfare gets his crew to put up and take down those pretty holiday lights we all enjoy. If something needs doing, he is the one ...

Until very recently, the scientific field was a secretive business. The general public had little access to the findings of scientists, and a sense of mystique hung around the occupation. Science was ...

The year turns again. Another January arrives, crisp and clean. The hills are damp, the air smells of earth, and for a moment, the world feels quieter. I look at you now and see something simple and ...

Ah, January — a quiet time in town after the holidays. It’s also a time for locals and visitors alike to come out and support the businesses and friends who remain open this month. And a good time to ...

The Laguna de Santa Rosa, a 22-mile-long wetlands complex in Sonoma County, plays a vital role in the region. It absorbs water during heavy winter rains, acting as a natural reservoir and helping ...

A lifetime ago, I worked in a dog grooming shop and doggie daycare, spending six years as the bookkeeper and nine as the owner. Over those fifteen years, we cared for about 1,500 four-legged clients — ...

In a major acquisition reported nationally, Constellation (NASDAQ: CEG) has bought privately held Calpine for $16.4 billion. As part of the deal, Constellation also took on a substantial amount of ...