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.
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A Former Big-Wave Surfer Shapes Impossibly Cool Boards in a Small Cottage in Sebastopol
For surfer 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.
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.
Maison Porcella Is a French Feast in Sonoma County
Charcutier Marc-Henri Jean-Baptiste serves up sublime pâté, glistening rillettes, sausages and chunky terrines. Plus the best Croque Monsieur on this side of the Atlantic.
Where’s the Love? How the James Beard Awards Snubbed Sonoma Chefs
When the 2023 James Beard Award nominations were announced in January, there was only one nominee from Sonoma County across all categories.
The Petaluma Bartender Who Concocts Cocktail Recipes in His Sleep
Alfie Turnshek keeps a notepad by his bed, so when a drink recipe visits him, he stirs awake and writes it down.