Research over the past 20 years shows the same result time and time again: when we’re stressed, we want what researchers call high energy and nutrient-dense foods -- those snacks, treats and meals ...

Law Enforcement - Public Health Order - Vacation Rentals, Point Reyes Seaashire - Proposed Gas Station - Low Flow on the Russian River - Fluoride in our Water - these are all topics on the minds of ...

Acorn woodpeckers are one of our most common woodpeckers in Sonoma County, and they are known to cache (or store) acorns in places like chimneys and vent pipes of homes, especially when their natural ...

A reward for writing this column is having a chance to interview the amazingly diverse and talented people who call Graton their home. One such person is our Fire Chief, Bill Bullard. Graton Fire is a ...

The Sonoma County Gazette is built, written, photographed and created by the community, for the community. It truly is a living, breathing reflection of those who live and work in Sonoma County. The ...

This month’s theme is Sonoma County Wine, so even though I’ve got a bunch of other questions to answer (thank you!), I’m going to focus on Graton’s enormous contribution to the industry. If there are ...

Local small business owners Isabelle (Beth) Gonzalez-Karcs and Alysha Rische are hosting their third event for the neurodiverse community this coming Sunday, July 14, at the Twin Oaks Roadhouse in ...

State standardized testing results indicate students need more help than ever. These local organizations are dedicated to enriching the education experiencing for Sonoma County students. If you’re a ...

March is Women’s History Month and according to cofounder and executive director Molly Murphy MacGregor, “As recently as the 1970s, women’s history was virtually an unknown topic in the K-12 ...

We’re more than just a hardware store! Garden & Outdoor Living Centers with large selection of locally grown plants & organic vegetable starts. Patio furniture & outdoor accessories. Our plant buyer ...

Homelessness in Sonoma County is rising, despite unprecendented spending. These organizations are dedicated to providing affordable housing to everyone in Sonoma County. If you’re a nonprofit that ...

Jeanie K. Smith has been active in the Bay Area theatre community for over 30 years, as director, dramaturg, acting coach, designer, performer, and reviewer, and is a member of San Francisco Bay Area ...