Independence Day, known more commonly as the Fourth of July, is the only day of the year when wearing red, white and blue together isn’t tacky. So gear up and make sure you take full advantage of this ...

Fewer than half of Sonoma County high school graduates meet A-G requirements for UC, or CSU admission Fewer than half Sonoma County’s high school graduates complete the coursework required to apply to ...

Petaluma’s Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds buzzed with excitement Friday June 21 as Wild Thang, a Pekingese, claimed the 2024 World’s Ugliest Dog Contest crown. This quirky event, a beloved tradition in ...

Remembering HolLynn D’Lil Graton activist HolLynn D’Lil passed into the mystery on June 24. She was one of our own, as a Graton columnist in the Gazette. She is remembered here by Liz Junge, board ...

Last year’s event drew more than 2,000 attendees, a record turnout that organizers hope to surpass in 2025. The festival’s growth over the years has been powered by a grassroots effort from volunteers ...

Summer is here, and the Russian River is a favorite spot for cooling off. But is it really safe to take a dip? The answer is complicated. Recent water quality tests reveal a mixed picture. Coliform ...

For kids in Sonoma County, the sound of possibility starts with a single chord. At Guitars Not Guns, students ages 8 to 18 are learning more than just music—they’re building confidence, resilience, ...

Keeping Cloverdale kids healthy in body, mind and spirit “Cloverdale Unified School District strives to support the well-being of our students and community in a variety of ways. We are continuing ...

f you’ve ever sat on your Sonoma County porch sipping coffee and watching Anna’s hummingbirds darting around a feeder, you’re part of an amazing story. These tiny feathered neighbors have rapidly ...

In a landmark decision that could change how California manages its water, a Sonoma County court has slammed the brakes on groundwater over-pumping, demanding new measures to protect rivers, fish, and ...

The long-anticipated expansion of Monte Rio Redwoods Regional Park took a major step forward this week. The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved Regional Parks' application for an $8 million ...

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 ...