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 ...

Safari West: Sonoma County’s safari surprise goes national. Giraffes, glamping, and a national award: discover how a hidden Sonoma County safari park beat the odds—and every resort—to become America’s ...

Let’s start with a truth that holds steady no matter what storm is brewing in the sky or the headlines: Sonoma County is a farming place. Not just because we grow food here — though we surely do — but ...

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month — a good time to appreciate the brilliant, quirky, and still mysterious organ inside your head. 1. Your brain cleans itself while you sleep. Yes, really.

So, I’m driving home from yoga and listen to a call on voicemail. “Cliffy, it’s Ralph. Can you do a gig today, 4-7 p.m.? Short notice. Hey, I know it’s been a while since we played that wedding.

The Cotati Music Festival will be held Saturday, June 21, at La Plaza Park. Admission for this family-friendly event is free and features a lineup of performances not to be missed. It opens at 11 a.m.

You’d think living in a place famous for hot springs and chilled-out vibes would keep things mellow. But let’s be honest—this is Sonoma Springs, and mellow just isn’t always on the menu. First off, ...

Summer in Sonoma County calls for wines that are refreshing, easy to chill, and filled with sunshine — even for a dedicated Cabernet Sauvignon fan like me. Whether you’re relaxing by the pool, ...

Q: I’m part of Sonoma County’s growing senior community, facing changes that are hard to deal with. Like being physically less spry, unable to drive at night, having more memory lapses, worries about ...

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 ...

Road trips probably bring out the best and worst in people’s personalities. In this case, a state-long venture is bookended with stays in Marin, notably Mill Valley. Annie Marks, the protagonist, is ...

June’s arrival brings color and celebration. Summer arrives with warmth, and June bursts forth in brilliant hues. Gardens explode in a riot of colors, nature’s joyful nod to Pride Month.