Category: Sonoma People
People of Sonoma County
Unique Sonoma County Holiday Traditions
Sonoma County is a melting pot of must-have holiday fare that binds families and communities together.
A World Apart – Sonoma Development Center
As the state plans to close the 124-year-old Sonoma Developmental Center, families of the 392 residents wonder what closure will mean for their loved ones.
What’s Hot in Sonoma County?
Four notable locals share their favorite spots in the county.
In Pursuit of Abalone Poachers
Along the North Coast, the state’s attempt to protect the red abalone fishery takes a bit of undercover work.
Helping Hand After Diver Vanishes
Every day, Linda Willes relives that moment her husband dived and didn’t resurface.
Shell Game: The Hunt for Red Abalone
The stakes are high as divers pursue this delectable snail of the sea.
Shave and a Haircut
A former Petaluma bartender trades her cocktail shaker for a pair of clippers.
Back to His Roots
Dustin Valette opens his namesake eatery in a Healdsburg building once owned by his great-granddad.
Beer Country: Hot Kids on the Block
A new crop of up-and-comers is shaking up the local brewing scene with gutsy, adventurous offerings to quench just about any thirst.