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Author: John Beck

Johnson’s Beach in Guerneville along the Russian River. (Eileen Roche / Sonoma Magazine)

A New Generation Is Bringing Its Own Funky Vibe to the Russian River

July 2025July 2025

At the heart of the Russian River, Guerneville — and surrounding towns — is in its glow-up era: new resorts, new restaurants, new retailers. Same familiar, bohemian soul.

Parade participants roll down Main St. during the 48th annual Penngrove parade in Penngrove, Sunday, July 7, 2024. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Penngrove Named Among the Best Small Towns in the US by Travel + Leisure

July 2025July 2025

As the only California town on Travel + Leisure's list, Penngrove stood out as a place that “feels like stepping into a cozy TV rerun.”

Farmhouse Sonoma owner Pemba Sherpa’s carpenter brother created tables and other touches from barn wood found at his Napa home to create a quaint environment in the old Palms restaurant location Friday, May 9, 2025 in Sonoma. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Sonoma, Napa Restaurateurs Receive American Dream Award for Outstanding Contributions to Community

July 2025July 2025

The local immigrant business owners were honored for their entrepreneurial achievements, educational initiatives and public service.

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)

El Roy’s Opens Late-Night Drive-Thru in Santa Rosa for Tacos on the Go

July 2025July 2025

The popular taqueria’s new drive-thru serves up street tacos, super burritos and its signature Mexidogs straight to your car window — no shoes required.

Plums ripen in a tree at Piano Farm in Bloomfield on Wednesday, July 28, 2021. (Christopher Chung/ The Press Democrat)

Santa Rosa Plums Are an Enduring Sonoma County Creation. Here’s the Simplest Way To Use Them

July 2025

As one of summer's most exquisite pleasures, Santa Rosa plums can be enjoyed on their own or in this simple compote.

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)

20 Best Outdoor Dining Spots in Sonoma County

July 2025July 2025

Discover the best of Sonoma County's al fresco dining, from coastal patios to vineyard-side terraces.

Steak & Frites with sauce au Poivre, beef jus and garden salad from Bijou, the new Petaluma restaurant from chef Stéphane Saint Louis Monday, July 1, 2025. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Petaluma’s New Bijou Restaurant Is California-Inspired With a French Accent

July 2025July 2025

Petaluma's new Bijou — a more casual cousin to Table Culture Provisions’ fine dining experience — is the latest from acclaimed chef Stéphane Saint Louis.

Slow Food founder Carlo Petrini addresses an audience at Terra Madre 2024 in Turin, Italy. (Terra Madre)

Slow Food’s Terra Madre Festival Is Coming to Sacramento

July 2025July 2025

This marks the first time a satellite version of Slow Food's flagship event will take place in the United States in its 20-year history.

An outdoor patio overlooking the pond at the Bear Republic Brewing Co. brewpub in Rohnert Park. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Waterhawk Lake Club Restaurant Opening Soon in Rohnert Park

July 2025

Brewsters Beer Garden is taking over Rohnert Park's former Bear Republic and will reopen it as Waterhawk Lake Club.

Shrimp and pork shumai from dim sum specialist Michelle Wood, the new owner of Jimtown Store, at her home in Santa Rosa, Friday, Jan. 24, 2025. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Jimtown and Then Sum Is Officially Open in Healdsburg

July 2025July 2025

Coffee, pastries, sandwiches and dim sum are on the menu at Healdsburg's historic Jimtown market.

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