The Meatball Sub on a toasted ciabatta roll with provolone and asiago cheese, marinara and french fried onions from Canevari's Delicatessen & Catering in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess/The Press Democrat)

12 Hidden Gems to Seek Out in Santa Rosa

From Mexican pastry shops to vintage clothing stores to Italian-American delis to cozy bookstores, here are a dozen charming local gems hiding in plain sight.

Apple trees blossom in an orchard along Bodega Highway, at Spring Hill School Road, west of Sebastopol on Monday, March 31, 2014. (Christopher Chung/ The Press Democrat)

From the Archives: The Battle to Save Apples in Wine Country

The area around Sebastopol was once well known for its apples, but vineyards have replaced many orchards. Farmers, cidermakers, environmentalists and chefs are now working hard to preserve the area's apple heritage.