In the hills just outside Santa Rosa, you’ll find something you don’t expect: giraffes. And zebras. And rhinos. And now, one of the best places in the entire country to go glamping. Safari West isn’t ...

The Miramar Mexican Grill, a local family-owned restaurant, offers a delicious variety of Mexican cuisine prepared by owners Leticia and Josue (madre and padre). Our server, also named Josue (the son) ...

They lost everything — their land, their status, their rights. But after generations of struggle and perseverance, the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria are reclaiming their future. From a mere 15 ...

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 ...

The historic Wohler Bridge, a one-lane connector spanning the Russian River along the back roads between Forestville and Healdsburg will undergo a seismic retrofit the summer. The project received a ...

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 ...

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 ...

The Russian River isn't all sunshine and rainbows. Nope, there's a haunting and mysterious side to this beautiful region, especially when the sunsets come early and the redwood shade blocks the light.

Before Santa Rosa was a charming mix of farm-to-table restaurants and e-bike enthusiasts, the area was home to the Pomo, Wappo, and Coast Miwok tribes, who thrived in the region’s oak-studded hills ...

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 ...

A reward for writing this column is having a chance to interview the amazingly diverse and talented people who call Graton their home. One such person is our Fire Chief, Bill Bullard. Graton Fire is a ...

One of the most famous quotes describing the ’60s is "If you can remember the ’60s, you weren't really there." Regardless if you were there or not, the world-famous song “Spirit in the Sky” written in ...