Date Shakes at BlendCraft in Petaluma Make for a Sweet Valentine’s Day Date
David Ertmann, of downtown Petaluma’s BlendCraft, is a huge supporter of dates — both the fruit kind and the Valentine kind.
Author: David Templeton
Award-Winning Sonoma Interior Design Firm Hommeboys Open New Studio
"Every designer’s dream is to have their own showroom.” A new studio for furniture line Haus of Hommeboys opens in Sonoma.
‘I’m Here for a Reason’: A Santa Rosa Couple Replaces Their Lawn With Something More Purposeful
The Santa Rosa labyrinth garden’s long road to realization reinforces its call to contemplation, meditation and patience.
Grace Lived Unapologetically in a Santa Rosa Park. Her Death Brought the Community Together
After the death of an unhoused woman in a local park, a newspaper columnist faced a mystery deeper than she could have imagined.
Sonoma’s Wild Pigs Are on the Move in Early Winter. Here’s Where They’re Heading
First they came for the schools. Now they're coming for the ranchlands. Like most successful invasive species, wild pigs are survivors.
Local Nonprofit LandPaths Offers Eco-Friendly Holiday Fun
Santa Rosa-based nonprofit LandPaths hosts a “Great Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Hunt” as well as other holiday events to support its conservation mission.
Miracle and Sippin’ Santa Return to Sonoma County for Holiday Cocktail Fun
Campy drinks reign at these local holiday cocktail pop-ups.
Longtime Local Arts Promoter Supports Santa Rosa Artists With 20th Annual WinterBlast
Spring Maxfield, executive director of Urban Arts Partnership, shares her motivation for supporting local artists with 20th annual WinterBlast, Nov. 9.
Odyssey Wine Academy Offers Wine Education in Spanish To Meet Community Need
The formal study of wine makes good business sense for those in the industry. Now Spanish speakers can benefit from new courses at Odyssey Wine Academy.
Barn Owls Are Helping Sonoma County Winegrowers This Harvest, and They Really Don’t Give a Hoot
Barn owls don’t much care that it’s harvest. But they do perform an important service for local winegrowers. Here's how.