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 ...

Every 2½ days, another Sonoma County resident dies from an overdose. The toll—about 12 lives a month—has made the county the third highest in the Bay Area for overdose mortality. Behind each number is ...

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 ...

Winter in Sonoma County brings a serene beauty to the garden. As I prune my roses and clear the morning frost from the fountain, I find joy in these quiet tasks that prepare the garden for spring. For ...

The arrival of fall brings sweet relief to the senses. The blistering heat of summer slowly subsides, offering a promise of rain. The hills have yet to turn green, and there’s a chance to slow down, ...

California is calling in beavers to help manage watersheds and reduce wildfire risks, thanks to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s signing of Assembly Bill 2196, known as the “beaver bill.” These busy beavers are ...

Santa Rosa Junior College (SRJC) is offering a new fire protection course this fall, giving Sonoma County residents a chance to learn lifesaving skills and explore a career in fire safety. The course, ...

As wildfire season intensifies across Sonoma County, the threat of smoke exposure grows for the region’s vineyard workers and grape growers. The invisible but pervasive smoke particles pose ...

The Gravenstein Apple Fair is celebrating it’s 51st anniversary on Aug. 10 and 11 this year. There are tons of reasons to check out the fair, like attractions, animals, food, drink and a promise of a ...

It was 4:30 a.m. in Santa Rosa when the damp field and bleachers of the county fairgrounds were lined with eager spectators, albeit sleepy-eyed ones. The sky was dark and the morning air sharp.

At the July 11 Russian River Municipal Advisory Council (MAC) meeting, Janice Thompson, Deputy Director at Sonoma County Public Infrastructure, provided a detailed update on the county’s road repair ...

You may have noticed recently there is much being mentioned in the media, in print and online, about the general topic of racism. Isn’t that something that has been pretty much taken care of? We have ...