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Farmer Sammy Tookey harvests carrots as his dog Coulter samples the produce on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, in the Alexander Valley just outside Jimtown. (Chad Surmick / The Press Democrat)

‘Like Winning the Lottery’: The Crunch for Land Is Real for New Sonoma County Farmers

March 2025April 2025

Finding acreage to farm in Sonoma County has turned into a highly competitive game of Ag Monopoly, as a new generation of growers looks to stake their claim.

William Henpenn in a greenhouse at his organic Umbel Roots Farm in the Carneros. (John Burgess)

Celebrity Farmer of Umbel Roots Farm Grows Produce for Top Wine Country Restaurants

March 2025March 2025

Chefs are clamoring for specialty ingredients from William Henpenn and his Umbel Roots Farm in Petaluma.

Yuri Hauswald, who has won the overall men's race at the Dirty Kanza 200, rides along Chileno Valley Road in Petaluma, on Tuesday, June 30, 2015. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

A Bucket List of Essential Things To Do in Sonoma County

March 2025March 2025

These are the essential places and experiences that define living in Sonoma County — comfort food for the soul, as we like to say.

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Internationally Renowned Artist Richard Diebenkorn Took Inspiration From Rural Alexander Valley Landscape

February 2025

Celebrated American artist Richard Diebenkorn spent the last five years of his life in rural Alexander Valley outside Healdsburg — a rarely discussed chapter of his late career.

Coho salmon

Those Working To Preserve the Russian River Watershed’s Native Coho Salmon Offer Hope for a Flourishing Future

February 2025February 2025

A Santa Rosa photographer took alluring portraits of endangered coho salmon — and the people working to save them — "so that we can all remember what it is we should be fighting for.”

Landscape designer Tim Farley, left, with Santa Rosa homeowners Perri Haughwout and Carmen Castaldi at the couple's Labyrinth Garden off Piner Road in Santa Rosa, Sept. 18, 2024. (Chad Surmick / The Press Democrat)

‘I’m Here for a Reason’: A Santa Rosa Couple Replaces Their Lawn With Something More Purposeful

December 2024December 2024

The Santa Rosa labyrinth garden’s long road to realization reinforces its call to contemplation, meditation and patience.

Amy Knudsen, left, Kurt Hauser, right, with Ella Brait, Hannah Knudsen Robyn DeuPree (from left, clockwise), eat at Hopland's Bluebird Cafe on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. (Kent Porter/The Press Democrat)

The Hidden Town of Hopland Is Eager To Share Its Treasures With Visitors

December 2024April 2025

It's easy to miss this overlooked town in Mendocino County. But it has a lot to share with those curious enough to explore.

The Saloon at The Jack London Lodge in Glen Ellen. (Kim Carroll)

Glen Ellen Has Everything To Make You Feel Glad To Be Alive

December 2024December 2024

Renowned novelist Jack London is still Glen Ellen's claim to fame — but rustic shops, historic sites and gorgeous hiking experiences are what lure countless visitors.

Jennifer Ilonzeh, owner of Santa Rosa-based Plant Magic by Ndidi. (Eileen Roche/Sonoma Magazine)

A Santa Rosa Herbalist Blends Teas That Honor Her Nigerian American Roots

December 2024

Jennifer Ilonzeh, owner of Santa Rosa-based Plant Magic by Ndidi, concocts seasonal teas and elixirs driven by a community of fellow plant lovers.

An assortment of locally made gifts from Sonoma County artists and makers. (Chad Surmick / Sonoma Magazine)

Shop Local This Holiday Season With Gifts From Top Sonoma County Artists and Makers

November 2024November 2024

These unique local gifts make great alternatives to options from big box stores and giant online retailers.

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