Sonoma People Archives

Alexis and Cody have their first dance as a married couple in the farm's rustic barn. (Ashley Carlascio)

Bay Area Couple ‘Forever Grateful’ for Healdsburg Farm Wedding

February 2026

The couple's late spring wedding at a Healdsburg farm featured vineyard vistas, fun cocktails and ice cream served from a vintage Volkswagen truck.

Pizzeria owners Leah Scurto of PizzaLeah, left, Michele Querin of Gabacool Provisions, and Leith Leiser-Miller of Psychic Pie are the women pushing Sonoma County pizza forward. Photo taken at PizzaLeah in Windsor on Monday, December 1, 2025. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

The Sonoma County Pizzaiolas Claiming a Piece of the Pie

February 2026

In a male-dominated industry, these Sonoma County pizza entrepreneurs make the case for inclusion — and some of the best pizza around.

The couple perform a choreographed first dance. (Katie Monroe)

Personal Touches Create Memorable Moments at Healdsburg Wedding

February 2026

The couple's celebration included an intimate church wedding and a lively ceremony with personalized mementos at Barndiva in Healdsburg.

Family and friends dance around Sanjana at a sangeet held at Paradise Ridge Winery two days before her wedding to Evan. (Katie Miller)

Colorado Couple Celebrates Multicultural Wedding in Sonoma County

February 2026

A Colorado couple returns to Sonoma County for a multicultural celebration featuring lively, traditional ceremonies.

Chefs Leah Scurto, left, and Dany Cleland, right, serve soup during the Queer Soup Night event at Slow Co. Pizza in Cotati Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. (Beth Schlanker / The Press Democrat)

Queer Soup Night Builds Community One Bowl at a Time

February 2026

By centering warmth and generosity, Queer Soup Night shows that community-building doesn’t always roar. Sometimes, it simmers in a pot of soup, with room at the table for everyone.

Kyndall and Blake wanted a relaxed yet elegant garden vibe as only Wine Country could provide. The couple's late summer ceremony was held at the Dutton Family property with its garden and refurbished barn. (Amy Jordan)

Local’s Dream Wedding Comes to Life at Family’s Dutton Estate

February 2026

The barn-style wedding at Dutton Estate Winery in Sebastopol had a relaxed yet elegant garden vibe — fulfilling a young girl’s dreams.

The Deslondes band members Sam Doores, left, Dan Cutler, Riley Downing, and Howe Pearson perform at Little Saint in Healdsburg on Thursday, November 13, 2025. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

Little Saint in Healdsburg Might Be the Hottest Music Venue in the Country

February 2026

The intimate venue has generated so much buzz in the broader music community that artists are going out of their way to tour through Sonoma County to experience it.

EARTHSeed is a new permaculture farm that both grows food and fosters resilence in the land and its people. One of founder Pandora Thomas’ goals is to make the farm and its products accessible to those who have historically faced barriers to access, particularly communities of color. She hopes to offer a robust program of classes and farming internships. (Beth Schlanker/The Press Democrat)

Over 50 Black-Owned Businesses in Sonoma County

February 2026

From winemakers to restaurant owners and wardrobe stylists, here are the Black entrepreneurs leaving their mark on Sonoma County.

Susan Preston in her studio near her home of 50 years in the Dry Creek Valley. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

For Sonoma County Artist and Farm Owner, It’s Time ‘To Be a Little Spiky’

December 2025

From the Dry Creek Valley farm she built with her husband, Susan Preston reveals her life as an artist: Feminist, feral and fantastical.

Various vintage and modern holiday-themed decor, trinkets and home goods at Mavis & Mavis in Cloverdale. (John Burgess / Sonoma Magazine)

Find Unique Gifts at These Sonoma County Boutiques for a Very Vintage Holiday

December 2025

Here are some of our favorite places in Sonoma County for quirky, nostalgic and cool vintage finds this holiday season.