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 — ...

National Parent Leadership Month is celebrated each year during February. The monthlong celebration aims to empower parents. Empowered parents raise empowered children, which in turn helps build a ...

When your dog takes off into the hills or woods, panic sets in fast. You want a way to track them before they get too far. GPS collars, Apple AirTags and even satellite trackers are marketed as ...

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 ...

One of my favorite things to do every winter is make the trek up north to Sacramento National Wildlife Refuge. Located along I-5 near Willows, Sac National is the winter home for hundreds of thousands ...

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, ...

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?

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 ...

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 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 ...

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 — ...

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 ...