Things To Do in Sonoma Archives

Housemade ravioli with marinara and pesto from Canevari’s Deli Friday, March 14, 2025, hidden in the Santa Rosa’s JC neighborhood. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Sonoma’s Italian History Is in Every Bite of Canevari’s Ravioli

March 2025

What started as a tiny ravioli factory in 1929 has expanded into a popular Italian deli aged to perfection.

Renovated Craftsman Bungalow For Sale in Historic Petaluma Neighborhood

March 2025

The two-bedroom, one-bathroom craftsman, circa 1915, has been renovated with modern conveniences, but it maintains its classic style.

William Henpenn in a greenhouse at his organic Umbel Roots Farm in the Carneros. (John Burgess)

Celebrity Farmer of Umbel Roots Farm Grows Produce for Top Wine Country Restaurants

March 2025

Chefs are clamoring for specialty ingredients from William Henpenn and his Umbel Roots Farm in Petaluma.

Mission-Style Home in Sonoma with Inspired Decor Hits the Market

March 2025

Built in the 1970s and recently renovated, the mission-style home features prized marbles, whimsical light fixtures and showstopping textiles.

Benjamin Fouts celebrates after finishing the St. Patrick's Day 5K all-ages race, on Sunday, March 12, 2017 in Santa Rosa, California. Participants received a commemorative mug at the finish line and there was even a little leprechaun dash for the kids 5 and under. RAMIN RAHIMIAN for The Press Democrat)

Where to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Sonoma County

March 2025

Santa Rosa ranked in the top 5 best cities in the U.S. to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Here's where to observe the Irish holiday all around Sonoma County.

A Blueberry Lattice pie stays warm near the oven at Hazel Restaurant in Occidental, Friday, January 24, 2025. Pies at Hazel are baked once a week every Friday. (Darryl Bush / For The Press Democrat)

Where to Celebrate Pi Day in Sonoma County

March 2025

Pi Day, March 14, is the annual celebration of the mathematical constant pi. Here are the best bites in Sonoma County to celebrate.

Goat time: Volunteer with Santa Rosa’s Goatlandia, a sanctuary farm for rescued farm animals such as goats, pigs and chickens. Meet the animals by helping the farm with feeding, coop cleaning and other fun projects. Volunteer regularly (12-week minimum commitment) by applying on their website, or schedule an appointment to volunteer on a one-time basis with no commitment necessary. (John Burgess/Press Democrat)

Need a Pick-Me-Up? Join the Bottle Babies Breakfast Club at Goatlandia

March 2025

Every year, Sebastopol's Goatlandia Farm Animal Sanctuary rescues baby goats — but raising them isn’t cheap. That’s where the Bottle Babies Breakfast Club comes in.

Parmigiana de Zucchine, baked zucchini, tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and pecorino fondue from L'Oro di Napoli Friday, February 28, 2025, at their second location in Petaluma. (John Burgess / The Press Democrat)

Theatrics Don’t Take Away From the Food at Petaluma’s New L’Oro Di Napoli

March 2025

Wood-fired pizza, hanging laundry and mortadella on a trapeze capture the chaos and creativity of Southern Italy’s largest city.

How to Spend a Perfect Day in Sebastopol

March 2025

Savor farm-fresh foods, explore quirky public art, wind through scenic vineyards and more in the peaceful town of Sebastopol.

Bianca Nicastro serves as an associate judge during the North Coast Wine Challenge in Santa Rosa on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. (Christopher Chung/The Press Democrat)

Region’s Best Wines Go Head to Head in the Annual North Coast Wine Challenge. Here’s How to Enter

March 2025

The Press Democrat's annual North Coast Wine Challenge is calling on local producers to enter by March 21. Here's how to enter.