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 ...

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, ...

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, ...

Bodega Bay fishermen got tough news again April 4: For the seventh consecutive year, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife has imposed restrictions and delays on the Dungeness crab season to ...

When Jonathan Bravo was hired by LandPaths to work at the Bayer Farm in Roseland in 2010, he thought he would be doing manual labor — cutting brush, mowing grass and tending to the park’s gardens.

1. Sauté aromatics: In a wide saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add shallots, red pepper flakes and garlic. Sauté until the garlic is fragrant and lightly golden, about 2–3 minutes. Add ...