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Betsy Fischer is retiring as the head of the Santa Rosa Junior College Culinary Arts Department. Photo taken in Santa Rosa on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

‘This Has Been My Whole Life’: SRJC Culinary Chair Bids a Bittersweet Farewell, Reflects on Joy of Teaching

Betsy Fischer has worked in Santa Rosa Junior College’s Culinary Arts Program for 26 years. As she prepares to depart, she dispenses lasting advice for students.

03/30/2011: D1: PC: Patisserie Angelica, in Sebastopol, features tea from Mariage Freres.

10 Best Places for Tea in Sonoma County

Pizza, fried chicken sandwich and salads are among the favorite dishes at the newly opened Junction in Santa Rosa. (Photo: Jessica Paul @jessicapaulphoto )

The Junction Opens in Santa Rosa With Pizza, Beer Garden and Family-Friendly Patio

The Monterey Trout Salad with house-smoked trout, roasted beets, candied walnuts, charred Meyer lemon creme fraiche dressing from Handline Monday, March 30, 2026 in Sebastopol. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

These Giant Sonoma County Salads Are the Only Thing We Want To Eat This Summer

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Guests taste wine at the outdoor Wren Bar patio, located at Bella Union Winery, Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Rutherford. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

Local Wineries Embrace Happy Hour With Food Trucks and Laid-Back Atmosphere

With the industry navigating a prolonged downturn, happy hour events are more than a trend; they’re a smart survival strategy.

Cookout at the Vineyard is a three-day celebration of wine and food, with a focus on underrepresented communities in the industry. Courtney Summers and Tahlia Suggs, both apprenticeship recipients of The Veraison Project's partnership with Silver Oak Cellars, founded the event in 2023. (Steven Cooley)

A Fish Fry Among the Vines? This Upcoming Event Brings Community and Cookout Culture to Wine Country

Three-way Smoker Combo with ribs, chicken, brisket and sides of Mac N' Cheese and Okra/Corn/Cherry Tomato Saute from Sweet T's Restaurant + Bar in Windsor. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

The Best BBQ Spots in Sonoma County

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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

The Mushroom Pie with herbed cream sauce, chives, mozzarella and fontina from Buck’s Place Friday, July 19, 2024, in Sonoma. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Top Sonoma County Restaurant Picks from a Food Critic, Part Two

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 Avenue 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

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Guy Fieri with Santo Spirits tequila

Guy Fieri Is Coming to a Pacific Market Near You

The Mayor of Flavortown will be in Sebastopol signing bottles of the tequila brand he founded with his rockstar business partner Sammy Hagar.

A latte and a glass of One-Way West Coast IPA at Sandpino’s Coffee and Brews in Rohnert Park Friday, March 27, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

The Newest Coffee Shops in Sonoma County: From Cold Brew To Vietnamese Coffee

Mofongo, fried green plantains crushed with fresh garlic and olive oil with housemade Pique de Piña from El Coqui Puerto Rican Cuisine Friday, May 8, 2026 in downtown Santa Rosa. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

After 17 Years, This Santa Rosa Restaurant Still Feels Like the Best House Party in Town

Greatest Hits

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

Lumache al Pesto with spring pea pesto, morel mushrooms and aged parmesan from Stella Wednesday, March 26, 2025, in Kenwood. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

25 Not-to-Miss Sonoma County Restaurants in 2025

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

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Travel

Woman diving into the bay from FJORD sauna in Sausalito, California.

Wind Down at Wine Country’s Newest Hot Spots: Saunas

Saunas are associated with a long list of health benefits. Here's where to rest your weary bones in the North Bay.

Participants sit in a circle as they share experiences during “forest bathing” at Sugarloaf Ridge State Park in Kenwood, on Sunday, November 23, 2025. (Darryl Bush / For The Press Democrat)

Local State Park Named Best Hidden Gem in California

Johnson's Beach in Guerneville

Local Beach Town Named One of the Best in California

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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

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

33 Best Dog-Friendly Wineries in Sonoma County

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

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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Jennifer Daly, co-owner and CEO of Rainy Day Chocolate in Forestville, Sunday, March 29, 2026, leads a tour of the facility. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

Rainy Day Chocolate in Forestville Offers Tastings, Classes for Everyday Sweetness

Forestville’s newly opened Rainy Day Chocolate hosts classes and tastings at its shop tucked into a small strip mall.

TreeNests are prepared with beeswax and a resinous substance called propolis to attract honeybees before being installed. (Eileen Roche)

Learn About a Local Nonprofit’s Unconventional Approach To Boost the Honeybee Population

The freshest corn tortillas sold by the pound Friday, Jan. 16, 2026, at the Tortilleria La Loteria fresh tortilla factory food truck on Stony Point Road in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

‘This Trend Is Spreading Fast’: Local Mobile Tortillerías Offer a Taste of Home

Home

This 1920s era home on D Street in Petaluma is currently listed for $3,349,000. (Open Homes Photography)

Traditional Petaluma Home Boasts Charming Antique Style

The stately, 1920s-era home in Petaluma features meticulous landscaping, ornate interior details and modern upgrades, plus an ADU.

Pool and entertainment barn. (Douglas Friedman)

Notable San Francisco Designer’s Napa Valley Ranch for Sale

View from the backyard. (Agent Stack)

Ranch-Style Russian River Retreat Hits the Market

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One of the best pitmasters around: Kris Austin of A&M BBQ in Sebastopol. (Kim Carroll / Sonoma Magazine)

Want To Become a Pro Pitmaster? Take a Monthly Master Class at One of These Upcoming Local Events

The Sol Rei Wine tasting room in Sonoma Thursday, April 23, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

New Tasting Room Is a Charming Addition to Downtown Sonoma

Front yard. (Clear Shot Creations)

Reimagined Home in Burbank Gardens Neighborhood Listed for Sale

Best of Margarita: Best Of La Rosa Tequileria & Grille Monday, July 8, 2024. (Photo by John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Where to Get the Best Margaritas in Sonoma County

Roasted Red Kuri with Harissa and Roasted Pepitas from the Glen Ellen Star restaurant. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Fun Foodie Events in Sonoma County to Feast on in May

Award-winning pies from PizzaLeah Wednesday, April 16, 2025, in Windsor. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

It’s Bay Area Pizza Week and the Pies Are Flying in Sonoma County

The pupusa burger at Don Julio's Latin Grill in Rohnert Park Monday, April 13, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

The Secret Rohnert Park Spot for Handmade Pupusas

Jake and Corrin Messing with their 2-year-old son Leo in the living room of their Healdsburg home on Friday, February 6, 2026. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

A Healdsburg Native Trades City Life for the Comfort of a Familiar Place

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 05: Ryan Seacrest attends iHeartRadio 102.7 KIIS FM's Jingle Ball 2025 at Intuit Dome on December 05, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images)

Ryan Seacrest’s Wine Country Home With Stunning Views for Sale

TV personality Ryan Seacrest said he purchased the Napa Valley home for the “absolutely stunning views.” Now the estate — complete with a pool, bocce court and olive grove — can all be yours.

Before sitting down to discuss “The Widow Clicquot,” the Dutcher Crossing Winery Book Club paired the tale of the Grande Dame of Champagne with their Grace Reserve Brut Rose and a charcuterie cup Thursday Feb. 26, 2026 in the Dry Creek Valley. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Book Clubs at Local Venues Combine Food, Wine and Community

Patio. (Paul Rollins)

Local Storybook Estate Boasts Striking Lake Views and Traditional Style

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