Poet Ada Limón’s Literary Journey Leads Her Back Home to Sonoma Valley
Former U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón on the beauty and unburdening of returning to her childhood home in Sonoma Valley.
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People of Sonoma County
The Sonoma County Professionals Making a Splash in the Beer Scene
From an artist adding visual flair to beer cans to a certified cicerone providing education to beer lovers, here are the locals making their mark on Sonoma County's brewery culture.
This Suburban Santa Rosa Farmer Takes the Term ‘Green’ Seriously
In 2023, Erica Bergere launched a microgreens farm in her Santa Rosa garage. Now, her nutrient-packed plants can be found at local markets.
Amid War in Their Homeland, Iranian Restaurateurs Invite Sonoma County to Nowruz Dinners
As conflict grips their homeland, Iranian chefs are inviting the local community to share traditional Persian New Year meals centered on renewal.
‘Analog Reunion’ Bringing Indie Music, Connection to the Russian River
The music festival's founders are all about connection — and their upcoming Analog Reunion will bring it to a favorite Russian River glamping spot.
For a Timber Cove Couple, Art Is the Tie That Binds
On a remote property above Timber Cove, a painter couple creates abstract art while bound together — a technique they call freeing and primal.
Cultivating Olives Deepens Sebastopol Family’s Palestinian Roots
From a corner gas station in Sebastopol, a local family sells their award-winning olive oil — a connection to their Palestinian heritage.
Locals Find Love While Remodeling a Run-Down Cabin in Sebastopol
Rebuilding a 1940s-era cabin in rural Sebastopol proved to be a literal labor of love for these local empty-nesters.
Bay Area Couple ‘Forever Grateful’ for Healdsburg Farm Wedding
The couple's late spring wedding at a Healdsburg farm featured vineyard vistas, fun cocktails and ice cream served from a vintage Volkswagen truck.
The Sonoma County Pizzaiolas Claiming a Piece of the Pie
In a male-dominated industry, these Sonoma County pizza entrepreneurs make the case for inclusion — and some of the best pizza around.