Even as the hills of Sonoma County turn lush and green from winter rain, wildfire preparedness should remain a top priority. The cooler months offer the perfect opportunity to take proactive steps ...

Submitting your event to the Gazette's community calendar is easy. Simply click the "Create an event" button below. You will need to register with Evvnt, our calendar partner, if you have not ...

Q: How can we inspire hope when daily life feels overwhelming and chaotic? A: When I need relief from my own mounting insecurities, I instinctively run to my garden — it’s far better than running to ...

“Niche Bach, sondern Meer!” (Not a brook, but an ocean!) – opinion of Johann Sebastian Bach and pun by Ludwig van Beethoven On March 31, 1685, Johann Sebastian Bach was born in Eisenach, Holy Roman ...

Monte Rio is a place where nature and community go hand in hand, and its thriving community gardens — supported by the Monte Rio Recreation and Park District — are a perfect example. For decades, the ...

Locally owned nurseries sustain Sonoma County’s agricultural heritage. Buying locally grown plants prevents the spread of pests and diseases that harm farms. Support these nurseries specializing in ...

Sonoma County is rich in farmland, home to thriving farmers’ markets, and known for its vineyards. It’s a place where food is celebrated. Yet, thousands of residents don’t know where their next meal ...

March isn’t just another month — it’s a chance to recognize the women whose work shapes our daily lives in ways we often don’t stop to appreciate. Women lead, create, and build, not for recognition ...

Oliver is the owner of our new Rohnert Park columnist, Brenda Smith. Oliver is an orange, long-haired tabby cat who turned 9 years old in January. He is also an emotional support cat, providing ...

Northern California is home to approximately eight species of hummingbirds with only three mostly found year-round. Anna’s hummingbird is the only nonmigratory hummingbird of all the species and is ...

“To the right of the entrance stands a magnificent plum bonsai. Depending on the time of year, you might see some leaves, buds or even small plums. The placement isn’t ornamental. The purpose of the ...