Skip to content
Sonoma Magazine
$14.99 for 6 issues
  • What’s New in Wine Country
  • BiteClub
  • Dining
  • Wine
  • Home
  • Travel
  • Magazine
    • Current Issue
    • eEdition
    • Lawyers of Excellence
    • Subscribe
    • Where To Buy
    • About Sonoma Magazine
    • Contact Sonoma Magazine
    • Advertise with Us
    • Work For Us
  • Newsletters

Sonoma Magazine

  • What’s New in Wine Country
  • BiteClub
  • Dining
  • Wine
  • Home
  • Travel
  • Magazine
    • Current Issue
    • eEdition
    • Lawyers of Excellence
    • Subscribe
    • Where To Buy
    • About Sonoma Magazine
    • Contact Sonoma Magazine
    • Advertise with Us
    • Work For Us
  • Newsletters

For Subscribers

  • Current Issue
  • Where to Buy
  • Subscribe
  • Change Mailing Address
  • Pay Bill
  • Renew
  • Give a Gift

Category: Sonoma People

People of Sonoma County

DO NOT REPURPOSE WITHOUT PERMISSION. Copyright of Richard Diebenkorn Foundation Archives

Internationally Renowned Artist Richard Diebenkorn Took Inspiration From Rural Alexander Valley Landscape

February 2025

Celebrated American artist Richard Diebenkorn spent the last five years of his life in rural Alexander Valley outside Healdsburg — a rarely discussed chapter of his late career.

Coho salmon

Those Working To Preserve the Russian River Watershed’s Native Coho Salmon Offer Hope for a Flourishing Future

February 2025February 2025

A Santa Rosa photographer took alluring portraits of endangered coho salmon — and the people working to save them — "so that we can all remember what it is we should be fighting for.”

Kala Stein is a ceramics artist and teacher based in Sonoma representing issues of climate and weather in her work. Last year, she did a large installation of an atmospheric river storm in a series of clay tiles. Part of her process includes using rain water representing the weather effects in the glaze. (Chad Surmick / The Press Democrat)

A Sonoma Ceramicist Works With Rainwater To Explore Natural Processes and Climate Change

February 2025February 2025

A ceramicist in Sonoma is inspired by nature’s powerful, and sometimes destructive, weather patterns.

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)

60 Black-Owned Businesses in Sonoma County

February 2025February 2025

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

Chef Jorge Flores with his Peach Panzanella with Costeaux Bakery bread at the Healdsburg bakery, Friday, June 30, 2023. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Chef Jorge Flores Uses Personal Journey to Inspire Youth at Santa Rosa’s Juvenile Hall

January 2025

A cooking mentorship program gives youth at juvenile hall a path to hope and opportunity.

Leah Harris, right, and Nancy Brandt drink wine at the outdoor lounge area at The Harris Gallery in Healdsburg on Thursday, September 16, 2021. (Christopher Chung/ The Press Democrat)

Harris Gallery in Healdsburg Blends Art, Wine and Community

January 2025January 2025

A cornerstone of the local arts scene since 2000, the Healdsburg gallery has an exciting year in store for wine and art lovers.

The Hommeboys, a boutique Sonoma interiors firm headed by Alex Mutter-Rottmayer and Austin Carrier, outside their Haus of Hommeboys studio in Sonoma. (Eileen Roche / for Sonoma Magazine)

Award-Winning Sonoma Interior Design Firm Hommeboys Open New Studio

December 2024

"Every designer’s dream is to have their own showroom.” A new studio for furniture line Haus of Hommeboys opens in Sonoma.

Founded by John Pedroncelli, Sr. in 1927, the Geyserville property is now run as a fourth-generation business by president Julie Pedroncelli St. John, with Montse Reece as winemaker. (Pedroncelly Winery)

Meet the Women Behind Some of Sonoma and Napa’s Best Wines

December 2024March 2025

Some of our local wine industry legends have been crafting the fine stuff for decades. For notable wines boasting female flair, start with these standouts.

Jennifer Ilonzeh, owner of Santa Rosa-based Plant Magic by Ndidi. (Eileen Roche/Sonoma Magazine)

A Santa Rosa Herbalist Blends Teas That Honor Her Nigerian American Roots

December 2024

Jennifer Ilonzeh, owner of Santa Rosa-based Plant Magic by Ndidi, concocts seasonal teas and elixirs driven by a community of fellow plant lovers.

Grace Davis' life changed drastically when her mother died seven years ago. Her journey as a homeless person led her to a tiny patch of grass in a corner of a small park in Santa Rosa where she spent three years being a part of the community. Photo taken Wednesday, April 19, 2023. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Grace Lived Unapologetically in a Santa Rosa Park. Her Death Brought the Community Together

December 2024December 2024

After the death of an unhoused woman in a local park, a newspaper columnist faced a mystery deeper than she could have imagined.

Posts navigation

Older Articles
Newer Articles

Search

Most Popular Stories

Get the Magazine

  • Current Issue
  • Where to Buy
  • Subscribe
  • Change Mailing Address
  • Pay Bill
  • Renew
  • Give a Gift

More About Us

  • About Sonoma Magazine
  • Advertise With Us
  • Contact Sonoma Magazine
  • Job Opportunities
  • Our Newsletters
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
Follow Us
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
MediaNews Group

Do Not Sell My Personal Info

Cookie Settings