Mountain lion spotted in Sebastopol
SEBASTOPOL, Calif. - Several Sebastopol residents reported seeing a mountain lion in their backyards early on Sunday morning. The Sebastopol Police Department said in a statement that residents in the areas of Jewel Avenue, Walnut Avenue and Shaun Court reported seeing the mountain lion on their properties....
The Marin weekend ski kid who won Olympic Gold
Welcome new subscribers! On Monday afternoons we do several small features, including Marin History. On Wednesday morning, by the time you wake up, you’ll have the events and activities email. Tickets Are On Sale For Our Next Dinner Club. What’s the Marin Buzz Dinner Club? You fill out a...
SVHS Students Rally For Pride Flag
The pride flag was taken down at Sonoma Valley High School (SVHS) after board member David Bell made the decision that the flag was harmful to student clubs and sports that don’t fly flags on campus. This issue has been discussed heavily in the community, but what was the reaction by SVHS students?
Another Bay Area city moves to outlaw short-term rentals
Sausalito banned both short-term rentals and their advertisements in October.
2020 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Sonoma County – Bottle Notes
Williams Selyem Winery began when Ed Selyem and Burt Williams started making wine as a hobby in 1979 in Forestville, California. Their first commercial release was in 1981, and in less than two decades they created a cult-status winery of international acclaim. Setting a new standard for Pinot Noir winemaking, they...
Review: 2020 Rodney Strong Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County
This 2020 vintage cabernet from Drinkhacker standby Rodney Strong is a current release as of early 2026, but despite its advanced age and Reserve status, the wine — crafted from Sonoma County fruit — is available for a mere 60 bucks. There’s no word on varietal additions beyond cab, but it’s aged 24 months in French...
Two arrested, four flee after armed robbery of Bay Area jewelry store
The thieves attacked a bystander who tried to intervene in the Petaluma robbery Saturday afternoon, police said.
Another mountain lion spotted in a Bay Area city — police advise residents protect...
The animal was spotted in the southern end of Sebastopol and appeared to be headed west Sunday morning, police said.
‘Old age is not for sissies.’ Grief therapists explain how to cope with loss...
Grief and aging go hand in hand, but the kind of grief many older adults experience often catches them off guard. Experts offer tools to help them recover.
These 12 Tiny U.S. Towns Have Some of the Country’s Best Food – No...
You do not need skyscrapers to eat memorably. In these tiny American towns, chefs cook like the farmers are their neighbors and the fishermen text them before docking. The restaurants are fewer, the standards are higher, and the pride shows up on every plate. If you love food with a sense of place, consider this your...
