Commentary: Make a move to native and drought tolerant plantings
This year is different. Historically low rainfall following a previously dry water year have tipped the balance of stored water within Lake Mendocino and water demand throughout the Russian River watershed. As water users in the upper Russian River continue to cut water usage, you may be wondering how we got here and how do we get out of this.
Sonoma Clean Power promotes benefits of induction cooking
Energy efficiency, speed and safety cited among top advantages
Turn wine into water through inaugural wine safari event
Raising funds for clean water in East Africa
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As California reopens, 6 things you need to know about COVID-19
Fifteen months after Californians faced their first COVID-19 stay-at-home order, most mandates were lifted on Tuesday. And what a journey it’s been — just months ago, hospitals were overwhelmed with severely sick people seeking scarce beds.
Francis Ford Coppola Winery honored as sustainability leader
Geyserville winery named 2017 Sonoma County Harvest Fair Sustainable Producer/Maker
Farewell to Necker’s Notes
Fans of the long-running, city council round-up (and send-up) known as Necker’s Notes were saddened last week when correspondent John Necker sent a notice to his subscribers that he was hanging up his spurs.
Portuguese Pop-Up to Raise Funds for Healdsburg Schools
Sale hosted by Café Lucia and Two Thirty-Five Luxury Suites
