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 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 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?

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 — ...

Since the election, there is widespread fear and panic in the immigrant community. It is understandable when a presidential candidate is elected after spending more than a year denigrating ...

There’s an angelic presence in newborns. They bring some magic from where they’ve come when they arrive here on earth. They’re regularly considered holy, and we have many customs around them across ...

Who domesticated whom? Let me tell you something, Sonoma County. We like to think we're in charge. We leash up our dogs, toss 'em a biscuit, and tell ourselves we've tamed the wolf. But let’s get real ...

Back in 2017, wildfires took most of Sonoma County by surprise. For many, it was the first time hearing about the “urban-wildland interface,” a term that suddenly became terrifyingly real as flames ...