Heather Irwin, Author at Sonoma Magazine

Cavatelli with Duck confit, delicata squash, roasted onion, taleggio, breadcrumb, parmigiano at Lowell's in Sebastopol. Heather Irwin/PD

Sonoma Restaurants: Where to Eat Right Now

January 2019

Four favorite Sonoma County spots for comforting winter meals and belly-warming drinks.

Forever Wild: The Stewards of Glen Oaks Ranch Honor Its History with an Eye on Its Future

January 2019

Glen Oaks Ranch exemplifies a place where the rhythms of the past and visions for the future are nurtured equally.

A paddleboarder rows around Spring Lake on the election day in Santa Rosa, on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. Sonoma County regional parks would receive additional funding for park maintenance and conservation efforts via a one-eighth cent sales tax, if Measure M is approved by voters. (Alvin Jornada / The Press Democrat)

A Love Letter to Spring Lake

December 2018

A mother finds solace and strength by Santa Rosa's Spring Lake.

Elizabeth Webley shapes a hat with flaming form at The Hattery in Santa Rosa. (photo by John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

New Santa Rosa Hat Factory and Shop a Hidden Treasure

December 2018

Hats are hot right now - according to those in the know, they're the new tattoo. Right on trend, Santa Rosa is getting a new destination for hat lovers.

Imaginists Theater founders Amy Pinto and Brent Lindsay have bought the building that houses the theater and small artists studios in the South A district of Santa Rosa. (photo by John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

The Imaginists: The Little Theater Company That Could

December 2018

Santa Rosa theater company is saved by a fundraising campaign and the support of the local community. To celebrate, they're putting on a festival not to be missed.