Magazine Archives

Jennifer Becker, left, and architect Lars Langberg met while he was designing a home on her Sebastopol property. (Eileen Roche)

Locals Find Love While Remodeling a Run-Down Cabin in Sebastopol

February 2026

Rebuilding a 1940s-era cabin in rural Sebastopol proved to be a literal labor of love for these local empty-nesters.

Alexis and Cody have their first dance as a married couple in the farm's rustic barn. (Ashley Carlascio)

Bay Area Couple ‘Forever Grateful’ for Healdsburg Farm Wedding

February 2026

The couple's late spring wedding at a Healdsburg farm featured vineyard vistas, fun cocktails and ice cream served from a vintage Volkswagen truck.

Pizzeria owners Leah Scurto of PizzaLeah, left, Michele Querin of Gabacool Provisions, and Leith Leiser-Miller of Psychic Pie are the women pushing Sonoma County pizza forward. Photo taken at PizzaLeah in Windsor on Monday, December 1, 2025. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

The Sonoma County Pizzaiolas Claiming a Piece of the Pie

February 2026

In a male-dominated industry, these Sonoma County pizza entrepreneurs make the case for inclusion — and some of the best pizza around.

The couple perform a choreographed first dance. (Katie Monroe)

Personal Touches Create Memorable Moments at Healdsburg Wedding

February 2026

The couple's celebration included an intimate church wedding and a lively ceremony with personalized mementos at Barndiva in Healdsburg.

Large yellow banana slug sliding along the forest floor. (Lee Holbrook / Getty Images)

Winter Is Time for Sonoma County’s Banana Slugs To Shine

February 2026

Since the Slug Fests of the 1980s, Sonoma County has celebrated the banana slug well before it was named California’s state slug in 2024.

Lemon pancakes with cottage cheese and syrup from Verano Cafe Thursday, June 13, 2024, in Sonoma. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Where to Get the Best Pancakes in Sonoma County

February 2026

From fluffy buttermilk to lemon ricotta, here are some of our favorite pancakes in Sonoma County to enjoy on Shrove Tuesday (aka Pancake Day), Feb. 17.

Family and friends dance around Sanjana at a sangeet held at Paradise Ridge Winery two days before her wedding to Evan. (Katie Miller)

Colorado Couple Celebrates Multicultural Wedding in Sonoma County

February 2026

A Colorado couple returns to Sonoma County for a multicultural celebration featuring lively, traditional ceremonies.

Chefs Leah Scurto, left, and Dany Cleland, right, serve soup during the Queer Soup Night event at Slow Co. Pizza in Cotati Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Queer Soup Night Builds Community One Bowl at a Time

February 2026

By centering warmth and generosity, Queer Soup Night shows that community-building doesn’t always roar. Sometimes, it simmers in a pot of soup, with room at the table for everyone.

Kyndall and Blake wanted a relaxed yet elegant garden vibe as only Wine Country could provide. The couple's late summer ceremony was held at the Dutton Family property with its garden and refurbished barn. (Amy Jordan)

Local’s Dream Wedding Comes to Life at Family’s Dutton Estate

February 2026

The barn-style wedding at Dutton Estate Winery in Sebastopol had a relaxed yet elegant garden vibe — fulfilling a young girl’s dreams.

Bouquet of white and red roses, gift box, glasses with pink or rose champagne or sparkling wine for pair for St. Valentines Day, wedding, gray background, selective focus

Celebrate the Season of Love With Wine Country’s Best Sparkling Rosés

February 2026

Whether you're celebrating with a partner or friends, Wine Country's delicious rosé sparklers will help you do Valentine’s Day right.