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The aurora borealis moves in parallel to the Milky Way, photographed from the Hopland Grade, Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. For the third time this year, a geomagnetic storm has afforded Northern California residents a low latitude northern lights show. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

Award-Winning Photographer Captures Night Skies in All Their Glory

From sunset to sunrise, the night sky becomes a canvas for stories written in — and among — the stars.

Hikers cross the Bridgehaven bridge at Highway 1 in Jenner as they hike Stage 5 of the Camino de Sonoma. (Kim Carroll)

'The Camino Provides': This Epic, 85-Mile Hike Across Sonoma County Is a Physical and Spiritual Journey

A variety of bowls and sandwiches, including a soba noodle bowl with tofu, arugula, carrots, peanuts, edamame and a red curry peanut dressing at Wylde Provisions Co. in Sebastopol Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Espresso, Beer and Chef-Made Food — At a Playground?

The Gourmet “Bistro” Burger at The Porch Kitchen in Sebastopol on Thursday, August 20, 2026. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

Sebastopol Locals Know Where To Find This Hidden French Bistro

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Dogs are welcome at Mutt Lynch Winery in Windsor. (Mutt Lynch Winery)

33 Best Dog-Friendly Wineries in Sonoma County

Get ready for Yappy Hour! These Sonoma County wineries welcome pooches and their wine-loving parents.

Botticelli’s Venus and the Roman goddess Flora are featured inside the Flora Springs Wine Lounge in Napa on Friday, August 21, 2026. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

New Wine Lounge Brings Roman Gods to Wine Country

Eggnog Waffles with Brandy Butter Saturday, December 7, 2024. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Where to Find the Best Waffles in Sonoma County

Top Restaurants

A dish at Cyrus restaurant in Geyserville. (J Evan)

Michelin-Starred Restaurants in Sonoma and Napa Counties

Paella at Bravas Bar de Tapas in Healdsburg. (Jesse Cudworth)

50 Essential Dishes To Try in Sonoma County Right Now

Tacos de Birria con queso with consomme for dipping from Cielito Lindo restaurant in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

20 Favorite Mexican Restaurants in Sonoma County

If you're heading out to the coast, the Wild Poppy offers a creekside, dog-friendly patio with music for brunch on the weekends Saturday, July 13, 2024 on the Bodega Highway west of Sebastopol. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

24 Best Outdoor Dining Spots in Sonoma County

Strawberry Tart with strawberry compote, vanilla cream, mint strawberry sorbet and meringue from Bijou Monday, July 1, 2025, in Petaluma. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Sonoma County’s Best New Restaurants of 2025

Spaghetti all Bolognese with American Kobe beef, veal and pork ribs in a slow-cooked meat sauce at Baci Cafe and Wine Bar Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025 in Healdsburg. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

The Best Italian Restaurants in Sonoma County

Seafood ramen with a medley of scallops, shrimp and squid in a shiso ponzu broth from Taste of Tea in Healdsburg. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Cozy Sonoma Restaurants and Bars for Chilly Days

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)

25 Sonoma Restaurants for Delicious Plant-Based Meals

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A variety of freshly baked bagels for sale at Bonnie Bagels & Co. in Sebastopol Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Real East Coast Bagels Finally Arrive in Sonoma County

Recently opened in the former Hippizzazz pizza space — near longtime Sebastopol favorite Grateful Bagel — Bonnie Bagels is banking on the East Coast classic.

Chicken Parmesan topped with spaghetti, pomodoro, bechamel, Parmesan and fresh herbs from Capriciano Osteria Thursday, July 30, 2026 in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Santa Rosa’s New Italian Restaurant Is Already Packed With Eager Diners

Singing Frogs Little Gems Salad with vegan Caesar dressing, croutons, fried capers and nutritional yeast from Hazel restaurant Thursday, July 10, 2025 celebrating 10 years in Occidental. (John Burgess / Press Democrat)

Hazel Is Back in Occidental — And Somehow More Hazel Than Ever

Greatest Hits

Lin Khuu, Tim Cahn and Minh Ta descend from Sentinel Point on the Sea to Sky Trail at Jenner Headlands Preserve, Thursday, April 30, 2026. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

Our Ultimate Guide to Sonoma County’s Great Outdoors

The 21st annual release of the Russian River Brewing Co Pliny the Younger triple IPA Friday morning March 21, 2025 in downtown Santa Rosa. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

The Ultimate Guide to Sonoma County’s Beer Scene

Madeira House co-owner Jacqueline Goncalves in Jenner Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

A Complete Compendium of All Things Cozy in Sonoma County

The Ultimate Guide to Sonoma Tasting Rooms

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The pool at Francis Ford Coppola Winery in Geyserville. (Francis Ford Coppola Winery)

10 Cool Things To Do in Sonoma County When It’s Too Hot

Pull your head out of the freezer and check out these ways to beat the heat.

Hipcamp named the Olive Farm in Novato one of its “50 favorite places to camp in America right now.” (Courtesy of Hipcamp)

Local Spots Among Hipcamp’s 50 Favorite Places To Camp in US Right Now

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Tiny Organisms Are Illuminating Local Waters. Here’s Where To See the Glowing Phenomenon

Top Wineries

Entrance to the wine cave at Thomas George Estates in Healdsburg. (Thomas George Estates)

Sip Wine and Stay Cool in These Sonoma Wine Caves

Outdoor wine tasting and picnic at Aesthete Winery & Farm in Healdsburg. (Aesthete Winery & Farm)

13 Favorite Sonoma Wineries for Picnics

The colorful flowers in the winery gardens of Lynmar Estate in Sebastopol make for a pretty backdrop for a selfie. (Lynmar Estate)

15 Sonoma Wineries With Gorgeous Gardens

At House of Flowers’ 15.5-acre estate, guests can taste winemaker Chantal Forthun’s highly expressive wines in the architecturally impressive hospitality house or in the lush gardens beneath the redwoods. (Flowers Vineyards & Winery)

The Best Sonoma Wineries for First-Time Visitors

Raghni Naidu, owner and founder of Naidu Wines and Vineyards in Sebastopol. Photo taken Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Local Wineries Among Best California Newcomers on Food & Wine List

Founded by John Pedroncelli, Sr. in 1927, the Geyserville property is now run as a fourth-generation business by president Julie Pedroncelli St. John, with Montse Reece as winemaker. (Pedroncelli Winery)

Meet the Women Behind Some of Sonoma and Napa’s Best Wines

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

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

Wines To Try From the Most Iconic Vineyards in Sonoma County

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Christopher Leith Evans paints a scene along the Russian River as the sun begins to set near his home in Healdsburg on Monday, May 11, 2026. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

A Healdsburg Artist Preserves Stunning Sonoma County Landscapes for Future Generations

During the 1980s, Healdsburg artist Christopher Leith Evans painted film backgrounds for "Star Wars" and "Indiana Jones." Now, Sonoma County’s landscapes capture his attention.

California Naturalist Sarah Reid, second from left, shows a class examples while leading a Nature Journaling class on the bluffs above Shell Beach, north of Bodega Bay on Monday, May 4, 2026. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

Learn the Art of Nature Journaling With a Sonoma County Conservationist

Westerbeke Ranch in Sonoma is both a multigenerational family home and a secluded resort that can host up to 48 overnight guests. (Eileen Roche)

This Hidden Sonoma Resort Doubles as a Family’s Multigenerational Homestead

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Vineyard at sunset. (Daniel Wilson / Sotheby's International Realty)

Produce Your Own Napa Cabernet at This Rebuilt Local Winery and Vineyard for Sale

Nestled on Napa's Atlas Peak AVA, the estate includes a three-bedroom home, fully permitted winery and 24.5-acre vineyard with valley vistas.

Pool and patio. (Jim Nevill / Sotheby’s International Realty)

Former Salesforce CFO Lists Sonoma Estate for $12.9 Million

A Glen Ellen estate with Dutch Cape style is currently listed for $12,0000. (Peter Lyons)

Bay Area Designer’s Cape Dutch-Style Home Hits the Market in Glen Ellen

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Screamin’ Mimi’s, which first opened 31 years ago in Sebastopol, was featured in The Washington Post as a top U.S. ice cream shop to build a vacation around. Photo taken Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Local Ice Cream Shop Among Washington Post’s Favorites To Build a Vacation Around

Spiced chocolate passion fruit cake and the Gunsmith cocktail at Taste Petaluma in Petaluma Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Taste Petaluma Is a New Hub for Local Wine, Food and Drinks

Lisbeth Holmefjord, the owner of Baci Cafe and Wine Bar, greets friends, Wednesday, July 29, 2026 as she reopens the restaurant after a vehicle slammed through the front of the Healdsburg establishment in May, From left are Rick Massell, Ray Belanconi Beth Robertson, Brenda Walker and Carmen Puccinelli. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

‘A Community Effort’: Healdsburg Favorite Reopens Months After SUV Crashed Through Dining Room

James Beard Award-winning chef Charlie Palmer penned his cookbook "Wineland" with Healdsburg journalist Matt Villano, along with visuals by local photographer Emma Kruch. (Emma Kruch / Emma K Creative)

Acclaimed Local Chefs Celebrate Sonoma County Food in New Cookbooks

The Complete Buckwheat Crepes with ham, mild Emmentaler cheese and a sunny-side-up egg from Sarmentine Bakery Petaluma Thursday, May 7, 2026. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Got a Craving for Crepes? This Petaluma Bakery Makes Them in the Traditional French Fashion

Jack London photographed in 1916, shortly before his death. The most highly paid and most widely read writer of his time, Jack London is still the most widely translated American writer. (AP Photo)

Jack London Is a Local Literary Legend. Here’s Where To Celebrate His 150th Birthday This Year

Amy Bush rides along the Sound of Music trail in the Monte Rio Redwoods Regional Park & Open Space Preserve near Occidental on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

‘It’s a Magic Place’: A West County Park Expands for More Mountain Biking Recreation

Denise Bee tastes a Carricante Italian varietal while visiting from Hong Kong with her family at the Centennial Mountain tasting room, Friday, July 13, 2026 in Healdsburg. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

These Local Italian White Wines Are Just Right for Summer

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Nicole Herdman, left, and daughter Blair Leyva talk with Ben Brenner, a founding partner of Benevolent Neglect Wines in Napa, Friday, July 24, 2026. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

New Local Wine Lounge Has a Secret Room, Groovy 1970s Look and Dance Parties

You don’t have to be young and hip to hang out at Benevolent Neglect — but a certain cool factor just might rub off on you if you do.

Spicy Sweet Chile Chicken Wings with peanuts, scallions and sesame seeds from The Mill at Glen Ellen. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

‘Check, Please! Bay Area’ Takes on Wine Country With a Special Sonoma, Napa Episode

A variety of apple ciders produced by Ethic Ciders include Golden Rule, Montage, Gravitude, and Scarlett. Photo taken at the Lawton's apple farm on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 in Sebastopol, California . (BETH SCHLANKER/The Press Democrat)

From Cheese to Cider, North Bay Producers Win Big at 2026 Good Food Awards

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