In Sonoma County, there’s no shortage of ways to celebrate the formation of our nation. Almost every town or neighborhood has some sort of celebration, fireworks show or parade to enjoy with the local ...

Fewer than half of Sonoma County high school graduates meet A-G requirements for UC, or CSU admission Fewer than half Sonoma County’s high school graduates complete the coursework required to apply to ...

Petaluma’s Sonoma-Marin Fairgrounds buzzed with excitement Friday June 21 as Wild Thang, a Pekingese, claimed the 2024 World’s Ugliest Dog Contest crown.

Graton activist HolLynn D’Lil passed into the mystery on June 24. She was one of our own, as a Graton columnist in the Gazette. She is remembered here by Liz Junge, board president of the Graton Green ...

Monte Rio’s free summer celebration returns! With Motown vibes, artisan markets, and riverside revelry, RioFest 2025 is ready to bring the music, magic and community spirit on June 21.

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 ...

Strings of hope: Sonoma County kids thrive through Guitars Not Guns With a free guitar in hand, Sonoma County youth are finding courage, creativity, and community. Guitars Not Guns helps them unlock ...

Keeping Cloverdale kids healthy in body, mind and spirit “Cloverdale Unified School District strives to support the well-being of our students and community in a variety of ways. We are continuing ...

Watch out: your hummingbird feeder may be rewriting evolution They look like ordinary hummingbirds… until you see what’s changed. Scientists say it’s one of the fastest evolutionary shifts ever—and it ...

Judges say Sonoma County’s water policy is a threat to public resources In a landmark decision that could change how California manages its water, a Sonoma County court has slammed the brakes on ...

Monte Rio park expansion gets key funding boost Regional Park closer to tripling in size, creating continuous protected land from the Russian River to the Pacific. Community fundraising efforts ...

Constellation Energy’s $16.4 billion buyout of Calpine shakes up California’s clean energy scene. What does it mean for local jobs, geothermal power, and community ties? Find out the latest here!