Senior peer counseling programs help older adults connect
Volunteers, like 73-year-old Rita Wengler of Cotati, often help clients who don't know where to get started. I photo credit: Larry Sokoloff A senior peer counseling flyer posted in downtown Novato on June 13, 2025. t's not uncommon to hit some bumps in life, especially as people get older. Seniors have to adapt to...
Finding the Right Grief Support Group for Healing
Navigating the territory of bereavement and grief can be overwhelming amid daily life demands. For those in the throes of mourning and lingering sadness, a support group may help ease the pain and provide some comfort. And those who have made grief their life’s work say finding the right group...
The Sunday Poem: “Forest Flower Sunrise/Sunset” by Judith Vaughn
The Sunday Poem is published weekly, and strives to include the poet reading their work. Judith Vaughn reads her poem at its conclusion. the sun to waken, to sleep with his horn; music her very source. She rises in the East, her radiant eyes open the dawn. light, fanfare streams...
Best Gyms in Windsor, CA
Finding the right gym can be a daunting task, especially with so many options available. Whether you’re looking for a high-intensity workout or a peaceful Pilates session, Windsor, CA has a variety of gyms to meet your fitness needs. Let’s explore some of the best gyms in Windsor and nearby areas to help you find the...
Santa Rosa: Police Ask For Public’s Health In Locating Missing 19-Year-Old
The Santa Rosa Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating a 19-year-old man last seen Friday night. Julian Barnett was described as 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighing 160 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. His clothing was not known. Article continues below this ad.
Windsor Traffic Stop Unveils Hidden Firearm and Drugs, Santa Rosa Man Arrested
A routine traffic stop by Windsor Police led to the arrest of a local man after officers discovered a loaded firearm hidden in an unconventional compartment of his vehicle. On Thursday, a Windsor Police Department deputy pulled over a car with expired registration tags, initiating what would unfold as a significant...
Heavy Rain and Flash Flood Risk in San Francisco Early Next Week
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – A slow-moving Pacific storm system is expected to bring heavy rainfall and a small but notable flash flood threat to parts of the Bay Area and Central Coast early next week. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Marginal Risk for Monday and Tuesday, indicating at least a 5% chance of...
Sportsman’s Report: Stripers with Doug
Dawn broke as the day began, arrival at Doug Jung’s house was very cold. We were off in minutes to fish the Napa River for the famous striped bass. The wind can be fierce there, the ocean fog gets sucked in by the higher temperatures in the central valley. This day was not typical for the lowlands of the marshes of...
Sun Fundraiser at Mayo Family Winery Draws Crowd and Contributions
On a cool October 9, roughly 40 members of the community gathered at Mayo Family Winery in Glen Ellen for the Sonoma Valley Sun Fall Fundraiser. Mayo Family wine and snacks contributed by Spread Kitchen and Vella Cheese and music by Sean Carscadden combined for a pleasant couple of hours in the Barrel Room at the...
Capo 29 Opening New Location in St. Helena
Capo 29, an upscale Italian restaurant concept from veteran restaurateur Bruce Marder, is preparing to open a new location in St. Helena at 61 Main Street. The company’s new location is expected to replace Golden Harvest Restaurant later this year, according to a recent liquor license application. The new location...

















