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Author: Jennifer Graue

Clam chowder on the docks at Rocker Oysterfeller's at the Wharf Friday, Nov. 7, 2025, in Bodega Bay. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Chow Down at the Sonoma Coast’s Annual Chowder Crawl

January 2026June 2026

For the coast's annual Chowder Day, a dozen Sonoma County restaurants will fire up their giant kettles and dish out samples of their finest chowder.

From left, avocado toast topped with prosciutto and sprouts, and the Sweet Crunch toast with almond butter, bananas, strawberries, coconut and almonds from Succo Cold-Pressed in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Flavor Meets Art at Succo Cold-Pressed in Santa Rosa

January 2026June 2026

Artfully presented toasts steal the show at this Santa Rosa juice shop known for its superfood-filled elixirs.

Snow clings to dormant trees, Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, off Geysers Road. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

For a Productive Spring, Fruit Trees Need Time To Chill Out

December 2025June 2026

Winter chill requirements are an evolutionary adaptation plants use to determine when the worst is over and it’s safe to break dormancy.

Susan Preston in her studio near her home of 50 years in the Dry Creek Valley. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

For Sonoma County Artist and Farm Owner, It’s Time ‘To Be a Little Spiky’

December 2025June 2026

From the Dry Creek Valley farm she built with her husband, Susan Preston reveals her life as an artist: Feminist, feral and fantastical.

Various vintage and modern holiday-themed decor, trinkets and home goods at Mavis & Mavis in Cloverdale. (John Burgess / Sonoma Magazine)

Find Unique Gifts at These Sonoma County Boutiques for a Very Vintage Holiday

December 2025June 2026

Here are some of our favorite places in Sonoma County for quirky, nostalgic and cool vintage finds this holiday season.

A student’s practice stitches lay on top of a cloth Sonoma County map that will be used for embroidery at Robert Mahar’s craft retreat at Westerbeke Ranch in Sonoma on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

Embroidery Artist Robert Mahar Crafts With Vintage Vibes

December 2025June 2026

A celebrated embroidery artist and educator brings craft and creativity to his new home in Sonoma Wine Country.

People attend a celebration of life event remembering Katranne Pringle at Tolay Lake Regional Park in Petaluma Sunday, March 30, 2025. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Sonoma County Park Ranger’s Murder Sheds Light on the Tragic Toll of Domestic Violence

November 2025June 2026

Kat Pringle was murdered one year ago by her then-boyfriend. A wake of grief and questions remain.

Glowing trucks during the Geyserville Lighted Tractor Parade held on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in downtown Geyserville. (Erik Castro / For The Press Democrat)

Sonoma County’s Light Parades Provide Winter Whimsy

November 2025April 2026

Welcome winter with spectacular light parades displaying all the whimsy and wonder that you’ll only find in Sonoma County.

Growler’s Alexi Kulikouskly skates with the puck during their practice at Snoopy's Home Ice in Santa Rosa on Jan. 2, 2024. (Abraham Fuentes/ For The Press Democrat)

The Santa Rosa Growlers Hockey Game Is the Hottest Ticket in Town

November 2025June 2026

The team's founders and owners are on a mission to turn Santa Rosa into a hockey town — and it seems to be working.

It’s all about pooches and Pinot at Lula Cellars in the Anderson Valley. (Lula Cellars)

Spend a Perfect Wine Weekend in Mendocino County

November 2025June 2026

Once here, weekenders will find a wonderland of 90-plus wineries, award winning farm-to-table fare and 90 miles of stunning Pacific coastline.

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