Tucked along the rugged Northern California coastline, the communities of Bodega Bay offer a rare blend of natural beauty, small-town charm and deep-rooted coastal heritage and arts. From wind-swept ...

The days are growing noticeably longer, temperatures are rising, and it’s finally time to confidently put away those winter coats, soak up the delightful spring weather, and dust off your beach chairs ...

When I was just a little girl, Pete Rugolo was a legend on our block. We lived on one end of Davis Street, and the big white stucco house on the other end is where the Rugolos lived. Peter Rugolo was ...

My granddaddy always said there are two things worth fighting over: water and whiskey. Whiskey, we have plenty — thank goodness — but water? Now that’s looking a bit shaky these days. By now, you’ve ...

Set among towering redwoods beside the Russian River, the Monte Rio Amphitheater will once again come alive with the sounds of music, laughter and community spirit for the fifth annual RioFest on ...

A new campaign to provide Sonoma County residents with tools to lead political change has been launched by the Sonoma County League of Women Voters. The interactive campaign, titled Stand Up for ...

June is a celebration of rainbows, flags and parades — but most importantly, it’s a celebration of truth. Of people who dare to live as they are, not as the world expects them to be. Pride Month is ...

Looking for entertainment in Sonoma County this summer? From Shakespeare under the stars to youth-driven musicals, the local theater scene has something for everyone. Here’s a roundup of can’t-miss ...

Sonoma County has a lot going for it — towering redwoods, winding rivers, beaches that actually make you breathe easier. But let’s be real: Come June and July, things heat up. Inland temps can hover ...

Hot topics in Rio Nido. Here we are, finally, in June — yippee! I'm sure everyone is thrilled we've made it past this blustery, wet winter. May was cool, with a few warmer days, some strong wind gusts ...

“Our town has LGBTQIA history going back decades,” said Jolene Beilstein, co-organizer of the Occidental Pride: OUT in the Woods festival, held annually on the last Saturday of September. “Our mission ...

With the summer concert season in full swing and some of the best weather of the year, it definitely should be a contender. The annual members-only Chamber of Commerce barbecue may still have some ...