‘In Danger Species’: Petaluma Artist Portrays Black American Experience
"George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, the countless others. That gave the energy for the series," said Orin Carpenter of his new collection of mixed-media artwork.
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Local Artists Respond to Pandemic Challenges in Creative Ways
Artists have been particularly hard hit by the coronavirus crisis. But they've still found ways to bring light to their community in a time of need.
Santa Rosa Attorney Takes On Racial Disparities Within Sonoma County Government
The daughter and granddaughter of leading farm labor advocates, Alegria De La Cruz is taking on the next role in her family's long campaign for social justice.
Meet Mimo Ahmed, A Rising Star On the Sonoma County Dining Scene
Born in rural Ethiopia, pastry chef and food stylist Mimo Ahmed is building a home and career in Sonoma County.
Around Petaluma With Jazz Musician Greg Johnson
Saxophonist Greg Johnson shares his favorite spots in Petaluma.
A Day With Interior Designer Stephanie Meyer
Santa Rosa interior designer Stephanie Meyer partners with homeowners, “helping them edit their vision out into a space that supports what they’re trying to do, how they’re trying to live.”
New Children’s Book by Sonoma Author Honors Resilience of Our Forests After Fire
Written after the events of 2017, the book explores the experience of living through a wildfire from the perspective of the animals of the forest, including deer, birds, and a mountain lion.
Meet Aaron Orsini, A Second-Generation Bodega Bay Charter Boat Captain
“I was born into it. I grew up on the charter boat dock here in Bodega Bay.”
How to Manage Stress in a Holistic Way, According to a Local Ayurvedic Specialist
Deacon Carpenter, a clinical Ayurvedic specialist and yoga teacher based in Healdsburg, is helping people navigate our present situation by adopting a holistic approach to mental and physical health.
Healdsburg Bee Business Buzzes with Possibilities
Sonoma County Bee Company oversees more than 40 hives containing about 900,000 bees. It also hosts workshops and virtual honey tastings, and sells honey products.