Review: 2020 Hamel Stratum Estate Red Wine
This Sonoma-born blend from Hamel features 66% cabernet sauvignon and 34% merlot but tastes like neither — showcasing a densely earthy character that comes across closer to syrah, with heavy influences of cedar, anise, and rosemary. Very dry and tannic — almost beefy — as it develops, the wine finds a density that is...
City of Sonoma Approves Balanced FY 2025–26 Budget
The Sonoma City Council has adopted a balanced Operating and Capital Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025–26, totaling $44.7 million. The approved budget reflects the City’s continued commitment to protecting essential services, supporting community priorities, and maintaining long-term fiscal sustainability—despite...
Sonoma City Party Returns – Now on a Tuesday! August 5, 2025
The beloved Sonoma City Party is back! Join friends and neighbors for this free community celebration on Tuesday, August 5, from 5:00 to 9:30 PM in the historic Sonoma Plaza. This year, the party moves to Tuesday night, but you can still count on the same great live music, local food and drink, and Sonoma spirit....
Local commercial contractors talk labor, tariffs, AI
Seven commercial contractors serving Solano, Napa, Marin and Sonoma counties discuss rising material costs due to tariffs, and how artificial intelligence technologies are being tested to improve project management and efficiency. July 25, 2025, 5:56PM. Updated 5 hours ago. 10 minute read. Many of these seven local...
Marin celebrates ADA’s 35th birthday
It’s been 35 years since the U.S. government enacted the Americans with Disabilities Act[External] (ADA), and Marin County is celebrating the milestone with three collaborative exhibitions throughout July. Signed into law in 1990, the ADA marked a landmark civil rights milestone, prohibiting discrimination against...
Local Health Officers Urge Bay Area Families to Prioritize Immunizations in Back-to-School Preparations
As children and families across the Bay Area prepare for the upcoming school year, Bay Area health officials urge everyone to make sure your back-to-school checklist starts with getting your child vaccinated. Vaccines are safe, effective, and a routine part of preventative healthcare. They protect against serious...
Movie and TV Film Locations Celebrated
Many iconic movies and television shows that linger fondly in the memories of the American public continue to be celebrated in the locations where they were filmed, or set. Most films and television are shot in massive soundstages where it is easier to control lightening, sound and temperature. However, nothing can...
INSIDER DEAL! 57% OFF Miner Emily’s Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Classic, rich, deep and savory Napa Valley Cab at savings of over $34 a bottle. Don't miss our special Saturday Splurge deal on the 2019 Miner Emily's Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. It's been awhile since we've offered a splurge deal so today we're delighted to offer an iconic wine from...
The Unassuming Cafe In California Locals Swear Has The State’s Best Mediterranean Omelet
Hidden among the charming streets of Cotati, California sits a culinary gem that locals have been trying to keep to themselves for years. The Redwood Cafe, with its vibrant red exterior and wooden accents, might not look like the home of Northern California’s most transcendent Mediterranean omelet, but one bite will...
The Avocado Toast At This Charming Cafe In California Is Out-Of-This-World Delicious
There’s a moment when you bite into something so perfect that time seems to stop, your eyes involuntarily close, and you make that little “mmm” sound that’s universally recognized as the international symbol for “holy moly, this is good.”. That’s exactly what happens at Sunflower...
