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Author: John Beck

Forgotten Fire Victims: Farmworkers and Day Laborers Face Harsh Reality After Fires

January 2018

They are the often forgotten fire victims — those who cleaned the houses that went up in flames, who worked the land that burned, who cooked the food and made the beds in restaurants and hotels that no longer exist — many of whom may never qualify for federal aid because they’re undocumented.

LandPaths will lead a hike along with fire ecologist Sasha Berleman and biologist Peter Leveque through a 72-acre property off Calistoga Rd. that was burned by the Tubbs Fire. (Photo by John Burgess)

Guided February Hike Offers Glimpse at Nature’s Renewal after Fires

January 2018January 2018

Fire destroys, and fire creates. At least that’s true in the parks and wildlands of Sonoma County affected by last fall’s fires.

Helicopters drop water on a fire on the flanks of Hood Mountain above Leson Winery in the Sonoma Valley on October 14, 2017. (Photo by John Burgess)

Fire & Wine: How Sonoma’s Winemaking Community Survived Its Toughest Test

January 2018January 2018

Local winemakers began the new year resolute in their intention to continue put their talents to work for the industry and for fire victims.

The Wedding Saviors: How Four Women Salvaged Seven Weddings Following the Fires

January 2018January 2018

The tiny team of four at Run Away With Me weddings saved the dreams of many couples following the Sonoma County fires - despite their own losses.

A sign made by kids hangs from a fence during a community potluck to thank the Kenwood firefighters at Plaza Park in Kenwood, on Sunday, November 12, 2017. (Photo by Beth Schlanker)

Hometown Love Letter: How Kenwood Came Together in the Face of Adversity

January 2018January 2018

The fires are both a tragedy and a coming together, a realization of how much our community matters.

Natalie and Vinnie Cilurzo, of Russian River Brewing at their brew pub in Santa Rosa with Sonoma Pride beer they are brewing to help fire victims

Pride on Tap: Russian River Brewing Company Close to Raising $900,000 for Wildfire Victims

January 2018January 2018

Chalk it up to compassion for fire victims and an ardent Pliny following: Russian River Brewing Company's Sonoma Pride campaign has raised nearly $900K.

Sonoma County Town Makes Vogue’s Top U.S. Destinations to Visit in 2018

January 2018May 2022

Small towns are en vogue this year, at least according to Vogue magazine.

Dustin Valette, owner/chef of Valette in Healdsburg. (photos by Chris Hardy)

Healing Meals: How Sonoma County Restaurants Fought the Fires with Food

January 2018January 2018

Meet the restaurateurs who made feeding Sonoma County their mission during October's deadly fires.

Former professional cyclist Andy Hampsten, center, talks with BMC CEO Gavin Chilcott before they go on a ride with members and supporters of local cycling team, Team Swift, in Santa Rosa, California, on Tuesday, April 4, 2017. Hampsten is known for being the first American to win the 1988 Giro d'Italia, where he rode over the Gavia Pass during a snowstorm. (Alvin Jornada / The Press Democrat)

Cycling Celebrity Opens Santa Rosa’s Astro Motel With Free Bike Ride

January 2018April 2018

For those not inclined to take on the roads, there will be drinks and hour d'oeuvres too.

Enter Sonoma Magazine’s Cutest Cat Contest

January 2018October 2018

Love taking photos of your cat? Submit them to Sonoma Magazine's Cutest Cat Contest.

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