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Traditional French cuisine from Brigitte Bistro Sunday, July 6, 2025 in Petaluma. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Petaluma’s Brigitte Bistro To Be Featured on ‘Check, Please! Bay Area’

October 2025

The Petaluma bistro's French chef wants to "make you feel special." His upcoming episode on KQED will show how he does it.

Artist Rick Oginz in his home studio in Sonoma. Photo taken on Friday, July 18, 2025. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

Sonoma Artist Rick Oginz Revives Jack London’s Dream Home in Detailed Watercolor

October 2025

An artist in the Valley of the Moon explores the fine line between civilization and nature at Jack London’s Wolf House.

Brandon Dawson, center, celebrates after winning the Safeway 52nd annual World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Half Moon Bay, Calif., Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Giant-Pumpkin Grower Brandon Dawson Shares Top Sonoma County Spots

October 2025

When he's not busy growing the largest pumpkin in California, Brandon Dawson finds respite and family fun at these local destinations.

Some of the Kenwood pillow-fight artifacts collected by Pillowfight Coffee proprietors Joshua and Ashley Breinlinger. Photo taken at Pilllowfight Coffee in Kenwood Village on Highway 12 on Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. (Robbi Pengelly / The Sonoma Index-Tribune)

These Amazing Sonoma County Feats Made It Into the Guinness World Records

October 2025October 2025

Here are all the Sonoma County people, places and traditions that have made it into the Guinness World Records.

Private chef Jessie Keilt is the daughter of Grateful Dead lyricist Robert Hunter. After spending the previous day on stage introducing Dead & Company, Keilt created a meal for Trixie Garcia, daughter of Jerry, and Reya Hart, daughter of Mickey, at the family home of longtime friend and Sonoma County winemaker Phil Coturri Tuesday, August 5, 2025 in Sonoma. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Local Chef’s Grateful Dead-Inspired Harvest Dinner Bridges Art and Food

October 2025October 2025

A Sonoma County chef who grew up in the extended Grateful Dead family creates a menu to celebrate the band’s 60th anniversary.

Dan Lehrer, a co-owner of Little Apple Treats, has compared horticultural drawings of Sebastopol Gravenstein apples, this one from an orchard in Virginia in 1909, while researching the origins and spread of our beloved local fruit Thursday July 24, 2025. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Apple Growers Seek Answers About the Original Gravenstein

October 2025October 2025

A chance encounter reveals two very different apples with the same name. Is Sonoma County's Gravenstein apple the original or the imposter?

Dot Wine winemaker Lise Asimont and her husband/co-owner Shawn Phillips walk in a Shone Farm vineyard July 22, 2025 where they source some of their grapes for their 2025 North Coast Wine Challenge Sweepstakes winners. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

For Winemaker of the Year Lise Asimont, Success Begins in the Vineyard

September 2025

Filipino-American winemaker Lise Asimont, of Dot Wine in Healdsburg, produces award-winning rosé, Grenache and Sauvignon Blanc.

True West Film Center's artistic director John Cooper in downtown Healdsburg, May 22, 2025. (Chad Surmick / The Press Democrat)

Former Sundance Director John Cooper Building Community at Healdsburg’s New True West Film Center

August 2025

As the new artistic director of Healdsburg's upcoming three-screen cinema and education center, John Cooper is bringing movies back to town.

Mike Zakowski, owner and baker of The Bejkr, sells his bread, scones, and fresh wood-fired pretzels Friday, May 23, 2025 at the Sonoma Farmer’s Market. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

The Rise of Sonoma County’s Bread Makers

August 2025August 2025

These local bakers unite in one shared cause: To make the finest breads with artisanal ingredients and hands-on love for the community.

Montgomery High School junior Rima Makaryan, 16, paints details on the "Dreamer" mural she created at Montgomery High School in Santa Rosa, on Saturday, March 30, 2019. (Alvin Jornada / The Press Democrat)

Over 25 Amazing Sonoma County Murals and Where to Find Them

August 2025August 2025

Discover the creative side of Sonoma County for free on a public art day trip exploring vibrant murals from local artists.

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