‘This Is My Calling’: Forestville Guitar Maker Is One of the Most Talented in the Country
Maegen Wells makes one-of-a-kind custom guitars from her workshop in a grove of redwoods near the Russian River.
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People of Sonoma County
Local Women Share What Black Joy Means to Them
Meet a group of remarkable Black activists and artists who are making a change in Sonoma County and learn how they celebrate Black joy.
Santa Rosa Native Transforms Salvaged Local Wood Into Heirloom Furniture
Jesse Almos is like a rescue organization for local trees, reclaiming his material from trees left behind due to wildfires, disuse, abandonment, or neglect.
Gary Saperstein’s Favorite Places in Sonoma County
“When was the last time you were dancing in a vineyard?” Explore the best of Sonoma with the founder of Gay Wine Weekend.
Sonoma Ceramicist Honors Japanese Tradition with Subtle, Organic Forms
Hiroko Ishida has presented her ceramics at exhibitions, fairs and farmers markets, attracting those who prize a naturalistic style rooted in Japanese cultural traditions.
Petaluma Artist Creates Massive Stone Sculptures Worthy of British Royals
In 2019, Edwin Hamilton was elected to the prestigious, London-based Royal Society of Sculptors, which technically makes the current King Charles III his patron.
Surviving Fires, Floods and Pandemic, Sonoma Restaurateurs Offer Lessons in Resilience
Forced to make changes, local restaurateurs found some silver linings and adapted their business models into successful programs they continue to embrace today.
Snoopy Forever: Celebrating Charles Schulz on the 100th Anniversary of His Birth
On the 100th anniversary of Charles Schulz’s birth, reflections on the legacy—and the smiles—brought by the creator of the “peanuts” gang.
Meet the Woman Behind Sonoma’s Volunteer Fire Foundation
Jacqui Jorgeson founded the Volunteer Fire Foundation following the Kincade fire. The nonprofit provides financial, wellness, and mental-health support to firefighters.
Meet Sonoma Jazz Singer Stella Heath
The local artist loves to interpret Swing-era jazz standards, along with French gypsy and New Orleans favorites