Sonoma Media Investments, parent company of The Press Democrat, Sonoma Magazine and five other North Bay publications is being acquired by MediaNews Group, the companies announced Thursday.

Beltane is the name of the pagan celebration of one of the four cross-quarter holidays, the one halfway between spring and summer. Celts have celebrated it for millennia. Those in Britain considered ...

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 ...

Sonoma County is installing free vending machines stocked with lifesaving supplies—such as overdose-reversal medication—in an effort to fight rising opioid-related deaths and offer discreet, ...

Saturday, May 10, Sonoma and Marin counties will showcase wisdom gathered from years of adapting to drought during the 15th annual Eco-Friendly Garden Tour. Hosted by the Sonoma-Marin Saving Water ...

April brings longer days, brighter skies and a renewed connection to the planet. As Earth Day approaches, it’s a reminder of our shared responsibility to protect our Earth. Climate change can feel ...

Property owner Martin Sessi has applied to construct a 12-unit, three-story housing development — including three affordable units — between Penngrove Station and the Soap Cauldron building, adjacent ...

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 ...

Spring! Just saying the word brings hope. We know we have survived the winter and witness new things sprouting all around — brilliant green grass, baby lambs in the fields. If one didn’t know better, ...

Sonoma County’s legal community is stepping up this May to fight local hunger in the face of recent setbacks, including food shipments unexpectedly halted by federal authorities. The fourth annual ...

Some of the most breathtaking coastal views, dramatic cliffs, and scenic hikes can be found along Highway 1 on the stunning Sonoma Coast. Whether you’re a casual stroller or a seasoned trekker, ...