Distractions are everywhere. People text, speed, cut corners. But Sebastopol letter carrier Jeanie Mongaraz-Fletcher stays focused. She has driven 1 million miles without an accident. That’s 35 years ...

Healdsburg stands at a turning point in its governance. The city is shifting from at-large elections—where all voters elect all council members—to district-based elections, where voters will elect one ...

There’s something oddly satisfying about discovering that your favorite critters are associated with downright bizarre words. Whether it’s a jaw-dropping piece of obscure trivia or a weird collective ...

In a major acquisition reported nationally, Constellation (NASDAQ: CEG) has bought privately held Calpine for $16.4 billion. As part of the deal, Constellation also took on a substantial amount of ...

The annual Petaluma Nonprofit Gathering is a must-attend event for nonprofits, community leaders and volunteers, offering an inspiring space to connect, collaborate and innovate. This year’s gathering ...

Here we are with the days getting longer already—another winter on its way to spring. Of course, it’s not really winter down there in LA, and we’re all having a “there but for the grace of God” moment ...

Meet Rosie Roxanne! She is 14 weeks old and loves her life in Rio Nido. She resides across from the dog park, and her favorite pastime is looking out the living room window and watching all the ...

The year turns again. Another January arrives, crisp and clean. The hills are damp, the air smells of earth, and for a moment, the world feels quieter. I look at you now and see something simple and ...

Back in 2017, wildfires took most of Sonoma County by surprise. For many, it was the first time hearing about the “urban-wildland interface,” a term that suddenly became terrifyingly real as flames ...

January: the month that insists on staring deeply into your soul just after you’ve eaten your weight in holiday cookies and overspent on gifts nobody asked for. It’s a time of reflection and ...

It is certain that I am not alone. I know that I, and many others, will be sorely challenged to find our sense of positivity as we embark on this new presidential term. I know that it is never easy to ...

The right to vote is the right to have a voice. Yes, we all have the physical ability to speak, although this doesn’t necessarily mean we will be heard. Living in a democracy posits that we have the ...