Cold and fog greeted dancers and those who gathered before dawn on Thanksgiving to participate in the Ya-Ka-Ama Sunrise Ceremony honoring the culture of Indigenous peoples including the local Pomo, ...

My late friend and co-worker, chef Marc Vogel, had a special way of making Thanksgiving better for those of us working the holiday shift at the newsroom. Every year, he’d bring in turkey and stuffing, ...

Please don’t join the Darwin club by trying to drive through flooded roadways. Bad idea. Don’t do it. A powerful storm system pummeled Sonoma County this week, bringing record-breaking rainfall and ...

First up is umbrage, a term often used for taking offense. It originates from the Latin umbra, meaning “shadow.” Imagine feeling “in the shade” or slighted—that’s umbrage. Then there’s brouhaha, a ...

Just over three years ago, Bree Douma, an experienced flower farmer, and Scott Nebesky, formerly a business person, came together with the purpose of sharing nature’s beauty and bounty with the ...

Touch may be our most fundamental way of bonding and building deep connections. Often called “the mother of all senses,” touch shapes how we feel at home in our bodies and relationships—or how we feel ...

As the holiday season approaches, the allure of online shopping grows stronger. After all, who doesn’t love the idea of buying gifts in their pajamas at 2 a.m., all while contributing to Jeff Bezos’ ...

California wild roses (Rosa californica) are so common that it’s easy to overlook them as a garden option. However, unlike domestic roses, they’re drought-tolerant and low-maintenance. Pruning is only ...

Thanksgiving is a beloved holiday where people gather with family and friends to celebrate. As we learned in school, the first Thanksgiving in America took place over three days in 1621 as a harvest ...

Did you see that an invasive species of fast-breeding giant rodents was poised to do a billion dollars in damage right here in the North Bay? Which is strange because I didn’t know the Legislature was ...

For many in the Bay Area, enjoying fresh Dungeness crab in November or December is a cherished tradition. Whether piled high at family gatherings, served with warm sourdough, or starring in festive ...