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The Russian River in 40 Photographs

July 2018

Savor summer and relax with these beautiful photos of Russian River life.

Russian River Reverie

July 2018

"Every family has its summer tradition. Ours always started a few days after school let out, when we’d load up the station wagon to spend some 90 days on the Russian River."

Sebastopol Home Puts a Modern Twist on Farmhouse Living

June 2018

A rebuilt barn, bocce court, raised plant beds and a stunning pool add playfulness to this modern farm home.

Textile artist Luke Fraser lives temporarily in a FEMA supplied trailer near the Sonoma County Fairgrounds in Santa Rosa. Fraser, who saw his Glen Ellen workshop go up in flames, has designed a line of urban wear incorporating local sports teams. (Photo by John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

Textile Artist Loses Everything in Sonoma County Fires, Crafts a New Future

June 2018

Luke Fraser lost everything in the October fires, but thanks to help from many sources he’s back at work and inspired to succeed.

The Lobo Rugby Club in a scrum during a game against Santa Rosa High held at Elsie Allen Friday evening. March 25, 2017. (Photo: Erik Castro/for The Press Democrat)

A High School Rugby Team Triumphs by Defying the Divides That Shape Santa Rosa

June 2018

Lobos Rugby Club doesn’t look like most other school teams in Sonoma County. The roster draws boys from well-to-do households, first-generation Mexican immigrants, a few black and Asian students, and a large contingent of Pacific Islanders.

Field of Dreams: Sonoma County Resident Raises Funds So Children Can Play Soccer in Nigeria

June 2018

The World Cup may be over, but for Nigerian-American Forestville resident Julius Ujeh, soccer is not just a seasonal affair. It is a way of approaching life.