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Two Sonoma Valley Musicians Team Up With a Folksy New Release
Their band Little Worth is tapping into timeless Americana folk sounds layered with effortless vocal harmonies and playful lyrics.
Sebastopol Artist Creates Massive Paintings in the Local Landscape
Sebastopol’s Kelsi Anderson creates massive paintings that probe our connection to our surroundings. Their presence is fleeting — and that’s part of their story.
A Former Big-Wave Surfer Shapes Impossibly Cool Boards in a Small Cottage in Sebastopol
For Billy 'Blaze' Beal, it’s been a lifelong exercise in finding meaning in his art and in the waves.
How a Small but Mighty Team Keeps People Safe on the Sonoma Coast
Somehow, they manage to keep the summer from descending into chaos.
Where to Get the Best Fried Chicken in Sonoma County
Brined in buttermilk, dredged in flour and given a nice hot oil bath, there’s nothing quite like fried chicken.
A 111-Year-Old Family Cattle Ranch East of Healdsburg Faces Its Toughest Chapter Yet
Oak Ridge Angus Ranch in Knights Valley was ravaged by the 2019 Kincade fire. Now the LaFranchi family is rebuilding from scratch.
What’s the Future of Fine Dining in Sonoma County?
We talked to local chefs about staffing challenges, streamlined menus, the future of $400 meals—and why these days, a side hustle is practically a necessity.
Meet the Sommelier Behind One of Sonoma’s Hottest Wine Bars
Kasraa “Kaz” Khosrowmanesh oversees the drinks program at a natural wine bar that's been named among the best in America.
Gary Saperstein’s Favorite Places in Sonoma County
“When was the last time you were dancing in a vineyard?” Explore the best of Sonoma with the founder of Gay Wine Weekend.