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Melissa DeForest hauls out her recently cut Douglas fir tree with her daughters Avery, 5, and Kaitlyn, 7, as part of "The Great Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Hunt" hosted by LandPaths at Riddell Preserve west of Healdsburg on Sunday, December 2, 2018. (BETH SCHLANKER/ The Press Democrat)

You’re Invited to a Charlie Brown Tree Giveaway

Santa Rosa-based nonprofit LandPaths hosts a “Great Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Hunt” as well as other holiday events to support its conservation mission.

This Local Area Is Home to the World’s Tallest Living Christmas Tree. Here’s How To Visit

Hacienda Beach, seen from the bridge over River Road, continues to be a hotspot in the ongoing dispute over public access to privately owned beaches along the Russian River in Forestville, Friday, July 5, 2024. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

‘It’s West County Weird’: The Small Sonoma County Town That Has Retained Its Funky, Rural Vibe

8 Local Places to Taste Freshly Pressed Olive Oil

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Dining

The fried chicken sandwich at Twin Oaks Roadhouse on Old Redwood Highway in Penngrove. (Kent Porter/The Press Democrat)

The Best Hidden Gem Restaurants in Every Sonoma County Town

The diners, delis and under-the-radar eateries that rarely get the accolades they deserve, but still remain popular with neighborhood regulars.

Clam chowder at Tony’s Seafood in Marshall. (Heather Irwin/Sonoma Magazine)

Local Chef Takes Over at Coastal Staple in Marshall

Cafe La Haye in Sonoma

Owner of Longtime Sonoma Bistro To Retire, Sell Restaurant to Employee

Top Restaurants

Clockwise from top left, Cajun Spiced Catch of the Day, Shrimp and Grits, Bacon + Cheddar Hushpuppies, Collards + Mac and Cheese, Southern Fried Chicken Dinner, Smoked Trout + Baby Lettuces from Easy Rider in Petaluma. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

19 Favorite Restaurants in Petaluma

Beet and Butter Bean Hummus garnished with pickled carrot, toasted pistachios and mint, served with grilled ciabatta from chef Barney McGrath's Meatless Monday meals at Muir's Tea Room. (photo by John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

24 Sonoma Restaurants for Delicious Plant-Based Meals

Kona Kampachi Ceviche with avocado, kohlrabi, citrus kosho from The Matheson in Healdsburg on Friday, November 5, 2021. (Photo by John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

20 Best Restaurants in Healdsburg

A cheeseburger and fries from Superburger. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

24 Popular Restaurant Chains That Started in Sonoma County

A plate of tacos includes four types: al pastor, veggie, fish, and shrimp, at El Roy’s Express Mex truck No. 2 on Santa Rosa Ave., in Santa Rosa, on Thursday, July 11, 2024. (Darryl Bush / For The Press Democrat)

Who’s Got the Best Tacos in Sonoma County? Here Are Our Dining Editor’s Top Picks

1/21/2012: B1: PC: Jamie Spaletta, prepares to take an order, Friday Jan. 20, 2012 at Volpi's Ristorante and Historical Bar in Petaluma. (Kent Porter / Press Democrat) 2012

Historic Sonoma County Restaurants That Are Still Going Strong

Margherita, the queen of pizzas with sauce of fresh tomatoes, melted mozzarella cheese with fresh basil and EVOO from L'oro di Napoli in downtown Santa Rosa. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

The Best Italian Restaurants in Sonoma County

Clockwise from center, The Boho Bowl, gluten-free summer squash tartlets, Mochi donuts, Earl Grey polenta olive oil cakes, at The Altamont General Store in Occidental. (Beth Schlanker/Sonoma Magazine)

The Best Foodie Destinations in Sonoma County, According to a Local Food Critic

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The guest is greeted with an array of dishes presented on a bed of wood, moss and ferns at Single Thread Farms Restaurant in Healdsburg. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

This Healdsburg Restaurant Was Named Among the Best in the World

The Michelin-starred restaurant in Healdsburg received a near-perfect score on La Liste's top 1,000 restaurants worldwide.

Shabu-shabu style hot pot. (Shutterstock)

Dive Into a Hard-To-Find Chinese Comfort Food in Santa Rosa

Owners John and Gesine Franchetti at Franchettis' Wood Fire Kitchen, Catering & Events located on Dutton Avenue in Santa Rosa. May 12, 2016. (Photo: Erik Castro/for The Press Democrat)

'It's So Bittersweet': Beloved German-Italian Restaurant in Santa Rosa Closes in December

Greatest Hits

A Prickly Pear Margarita with chicken fajitas at La Rosa Tequileria & Grille in Santa Rosa, on Tuesday, August 11, 2015. (BETH SCHLANKER/ The Press Democrat)

The Best Happy Hours in Sonoma County

The Best Places to Stop Along Highway 1 in Sonoma County

The Ultimate Guide to Sonoma Tasting Rooms

Top 10 Hikes in Sonoma County

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Travel

Spud Point Marina in Bodega Bay. (Mariah Harkey/Courtesy Sonoma County Tourism)

This Quiet, Little Village in Sonoma County Is the Best for Relaxation

A boom-and-bust town that seems to ride the waves of the latest tourist or fishing season, there’s something still delightfully old-school about Bodega Bay.

Kathy Stice and Dan Rawsthorn, of Seattle, take a trail designed for the disabled at Armstrong Woods State Park in Guerneville on Wednesday. State Parks will offer free admittance to some parks on Green Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Accessible Travel in Sonoma: Best Restaurants, Wineries, Hotels and Activities

This aerial view on Sept. 16, 2019, shows Stonestreet Estate’s Cougar Ridge Vineyard in the eastern highlands of Sonoma County’s Alexander Valley appellation and part of Pocket Peak, an AVA proposed in February 2022. (courtesy of Jackson Family Wines)

Local Area Named Among Best Places To Go In 2025 by Condé Nast Traveler

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Faust Wines' hilltop tasting room Faust Haus is set in an old Victorian overlooking Napa Valley, located in St. Helena. (Courtesy of Faust Wines)

Over a Dozen Local Bottles Make Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 2024

Rick Goodson (r) poured barrel samples for Masha Yelsukova (l) and Amira Dahdouh at Sunce' winery Sunday March 11th, 2018. Celebrating 41 years, the Wine Road Barrel tasting weekends offer the opportunity to sample wines straight from the barrel, talk to winemakers and explore the beautiful Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys. (Photo Will Bucquoy/For the Press Democrat)

Young Drinkers Don’t Want Grandpa’s Cabernet. These Local Wineries Are Offering Something a Little Different

Gap's Crown vineyard northeast of Penngrove. (Dan Quiñones/Courtesy Three Sticks Wines)

Wines To Try From the Most Iconic Vineyards in Sonoma County

Kunde Vineyards at peak fall color in Kenwood. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

The Best Wineries in Sonoma for Fall Tastings

To appeal to impromptu palates, Kunde Family Winery created The Daily Tour & Tasting. At $25 per person, offered seven days a week at 11 a.m., it includes a tour of Kunde’s 32,000 square foot cave and a peek at its 5,000 aging barrels. The tour is followed by a tasting of six wines only available at the winery or for wine club members’ consumption. The wines are paired with a cheese and charcuterie board.

9 Sonoma Wineries With Spectacular Views

Patio at Chateau St. Jean in Sonoma, California

These Local Wineries and Tasting Rooms Make You Feel Like You’re in France

30 Favorite Dog-Friendly Wineries in Sonoma County

The Mountain Top Tasting at Kunde Family Winery in Kenwood. (Timm Eubanks/Kunde Family Winery)

6 Favorite Winery Patios in Sonoma County

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Sonoma’s Wild Pigs Are on the Move in Early Winter. Here’s Where They’re Heading

First they came for the schools. Now they're coming for the ranchlands. Like most successful invasive species, wild pigs are survivors.

Grace Davis' life changed drastically when her mother died seven years ago. Her journey as a homeless person led her to a tiny patch of grass in a corner of a small park in Santa Rosa where she spent three years being a part of the community. Photo taken Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Grace Lived Unapologetically in a Santa Rosa Park. Her Death Brought the Community Together

The Beacon speakeasy bar within the Taub Family Outpost on Sonoma town square is seen on May 21, 2020. (Courtesy of The Beacon)

Top Six Coziest Bars in Sonoma County

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Dining room. (Mike Murtaugh)

Peek Inside Stunning Kenwood Home Transformed by Local Designer

A Sonoma designer and family woodworker added modern touches to the Kenwood home to accommodate families for generations.

This circa-1920s residence in Petaluma is currently listed for sale. With three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms plus a guest cottage, the dwelling is currently listed for $3,395,000.(Robert Vente / Open Homes Photography)

Historic Petaluma Home With Modern Upgrades Listed for $3.395 Million

Multiple dwellings existing on the property. (Daniel Wilson)

Napa Estate Behind ‘Two-Buck Chuck’ Is on the Market for $35 Million

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Hanukkah celebration attendees dance in a circle in Healdsburg on Thursday, December 14, 2023. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

Where to Celebrate Hanukkah in Sonoma County

Unti Vineyards in Healdsburg. (Courtesy of Unti Vineyards)

This Local Winery Serves European-Style Wines in an Easygoing Atmosphere

A Christmas spread at Little Saint in Healdsburg. (Jana Contreras Photography / Courtesy Little Saint)

Celebrate the Holidays at Sonoma and Napa Restaurants

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Miracle and Sippin’ Santa Return to Sonoma County for Holiday Cocktail Fun

Napa-based Sovi makes nonalcoholic wines in a lovely, dry style, including a crisp sparkling white blend of Chenin Blanc, Pinot Gris and Gewürztraminer; a floral sparkling Rosé of Pinot Noir and Tempranillo; a light bodied blend of Pinot Noir, Tempranillo and Petite Sirah; and a playful, tropical Wild Child Pinot Gris orange wine. (Courtesy of Sovi)

Wine Country Without Wine? These Tasting Rooms and Producers Offer Excellent Nonalcoholic Options

Espresso-braised pork belly, maitake mushroom, warming spices, pork jus from Songbird Parlour Thursday, November 21, 2024 in Glen Ellen. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Victorian-Inspired Restaurant Inside Historic Glen Ellen Winery Offers ‘Posh Yet Approachable Dishes'

Tiramisu French Toast with whipped mascarpone, Raspberry, coffee ice cream and cocoa nibs on Goguette brioche from the Acorn Cafe Thursday, October 3, 2024 in Healdsburg. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Beyond the Grilled Cheese: The Best Kids Menus in Sonoma County

Elizabeth Tlatilpa, left, helps Alexandra Herrera find an extra finger to hold two free lunches for her children at the Bayer Farm in Santa Rosa on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. The Redwood Empire Food Bank provides healthy meals across Sonoma County. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Ideas for Giving Tuesday in Sonoma County

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Stony Hill winery in St. Helena, Napa Valley

Revamped Local Winery Combines Classic Wines and Midcentury Glamour

Mountaintop views and a stylishly designed tasting room await at this historic Spring Mountain winery in St. Helena.

Sora Napa at the Meritage Resort & Spa. (Photo: Bob McClenahan)

It’s Sparkle Season: Here’s Where To Find the Best Sparkling Wines in Sonoma and Napa

The pool at Calistoga Spa Hot Springs in Calistoga. (Courtesy Calistoga Spa Hot Springs)

These Local Places Are Among The Most Laid-Back Small Towns in California

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