Rancho Cotate Basketball Teams Fall Short in Championship Games
Boys' and girls' teams unable to complete historic playoff runs
Sonoma Film Festival Unveils Lineup with Soderbergh, Apatow Films
TV Stars Embrace Elevated Casual Style
Travel
Sonoma Coast Named Top Solo Travel Destination
Global travel site Skyscanner highlights Northern California's scenic coastline for solo travelers this winter.

Sonoma County Residents Weigh In on Tourism Impact Through Survey
Residents see economic benefits but worry about traffic, environment, and infrastructure
Sonoma County Airport Adds More Southwest Flights
New nonstop service to Austin, Texas, and other destinations coming this fall.
Entertainment
Sonoma Valley Live Music Events for Late February and March
A comprehensive guide to upcoming concerts, shows, and entertainment in the Sonoma area

Celebrating Women and Imagined Worlds at A Cedars Gallery
Art exhibits featuring paintings, poetry, and fantastical landscapes open across the North Bay
Upstairs Art Gallery Celebrates Women Artists in Healdsburg
Sonoma County artist Tosya Shore's vibrant watercolor paintings and Donna Schaffer's plein air oil paintings from France featured in 'Celebrating Women' exhibit.
Lifestyle
Sonoma County volunteer curates donated teen clothing
Clothing donations are presented in a way that appeals to local high school students

New Arts Guild of Sonoma Member Passionate About Photography
Brian Rucker, the newest member of the Arts Guild of Sonoma, has had a lifelong interest in photography that has been reignited in recent years.
Larson Family Winery Hosts Annual St. Patrick's Day Limerick Contest
Winery invites entries celebrating wine, grapes, and Sonoma for chance to win $150 gift card.
Crime
Decades-Old Murder of California Girl Solved by Cigarette DNA
James Oliver Unick, 64, found guilty of 1982 rape and murder of 13-year-old Sarah Geer

833 Roosters Seized in Alleged Sonoma County Cockfighting Operation
Authorities arrested a Santa Rosa man on suspicion of animal cruelty and other charges related to the suspected illegal bird fighting ring.
Two Women Struck by Car in Sonoma, One Killed
Collision occurred while victims were crossing the street with their spouses
Health
Praxis to Feature Program on Changes in California Health Care
Retired doctor to discuss impact of recent national health care changes on costs, hospitals, and vaccines.

Warmer Nights During Pregnancy Linked to Higher Autism Risk
Study finds association between higher nighttime temperatures and increased autism diagnoses in children
California Issues Warning Against Consuming Foraged Wild Mushrooms
Recent rainfall has contributed to widespread growth of toxic death cap mushrooms across the state, significantly increasing the risk of accidental exposure.