Screamin’ Mimi’s, which first opened 32 years ago in Sebastopol, was featured in The Washington Post as a top U.S. ice cream shop to build a vacation around. Photo taken Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Local Ice Cream Shop Among Washington Post’s Favorites To Build a Vacation Around

Nicolette Hayes at Jack London State Historic Park in Glen Ellen Monday, May 11, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Meet the New Jack London Park Partners Board Member Helping Expand Appreciation for the Renowned Local Author

Spiced chocolate passion fruit cake and the Gunsmith cocktail at Taste Petaluma in Petaluma Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Taste Petaluma Is a New Hub for Local Wine, Food and Drinks

Lisbeth Holmefjord, the owner of Baci Cafe and Wine Bar, greets friends, Wednesday, July 29, 2026 as she reopens the restaurant after a vehicle slammed through the front of the Healdsburg establishment in May, From left are Rick Massell, Ray Belanconi Beth Robertson, Brenda Walker and Carmen Puccinelli. (Kent Porter / The Press Democrat)

‘A Community Effort’: Healdsburg Favorite Reopens Months After SUV Crashed Through Dining Room

James Beard Award-winning chef Charlie Palmer penned his cookbook "Wineland" with Healdsburg journalist Matt Villano, along with visuals by local photographer Emma Kruch. (Emma Kruch / Emma K Creative)

Acclaimed Local Chefs Celebrate Sonoma County Food in New Cookbooks

The Complete Buckwheat Crepes with ham, mild Emmentaler cheese and a sunny-side-up egg from Sarmentine Bakery Petaluma Thursday, May 7, 2026. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Got a Craving for Crepes? This Petaluma Bakery Makes Them in the Traditional French Fashion

Jack London photographed in 1916, shortly before his death. The most highly paid and most widely read writer of his time, Jack London is still the most widely translated American writer. (AP Photo)

Jack London Is a Local Literary Legend. Here’s Where To Celebrate His 150th Birthday This Year

Amy Bush rides along the Sound of Music trail in the Monte Rio Redwoods Regional Park & Open Space Preserve near Occidental on Thursday, June 11, 2026. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

‘It’s a Magic Place’: A West County Park Expands for More Mountain Biking Recreation

BottleRock Napa Festival on Social Media

Napa Valley is rocking! See what's going on at #BottleRockNapa on social media.

By Sonoma Magazine Staff

May 2016