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Annual Kids Day Parade and Festival
One of Cotati’s summer showcase events takes place Saturday (July 13) The 31st festival begins with a free pancake breakfast at Church of the Oaks from 8-10 a.m., and continues with the parade at 10 a.m., followed by activities in La Plaza Park from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Those participating...
Veo Optics expands to Petaluma’s American Trust Building
If you go James Peo founded Veo Optics in 2009 and functions mostly as an opticians’ eyewear store that carries popular brands like Celine, Bottega Veneta, Dior, Tom Ford, Saint Laurent and even their own brand called the Jamestown Eyewear. The business stocks as many as 16,000 different frames at any given time. The business has locations in Petaluma, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Location: 101 Petaluma Blvd. N., Petaluma Hours: 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday-Thursday; 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Friday-Saturday; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday More information: veooptics.com, 707-390-2020.
2 Powerball tickets worth about $400,000 sold in California
LOS ANGELES - Feeling lucky? Two Powerball lottery tickets worth just under $400,000 were sold in California during the July 3 drawing. According to California Lottery's website late Wednesday night, a ticket worth $397,355 was sold at Best Buy Liquor in Sanger and a second ticket of monetary value was sold at Rotten Robbie in Forestville, California.
Sarmentine bakery to open soon in Petaluma
Sarmentine Artisan Boulanger, with popular bakeries in Santa Rosa and Sebastopol, is coming to Petaluma. Late last year, it was announced that the acclaimed bread and pastry maker would be taking over the space on Petaluma Boulevard that recently housed Ambrosia Indian Cuisine. Previous to Ambrosia, the space (near the corner of the Boulevard and Payran) has been home to Mike’s at the Crossroad and Johnny Garlic’s.
West County Museum: Insights into Western Sonoma History
The West County Museum, housed in a beautifully restored 1917 Mission-style railroad depot, offers a unique window into the rich history of western Sonoma County. With over 8,000 photographs and a diverse collection of artifacts, the museum presents engaging exhibits that chronicle the region’s past. In This Article. Key...
Support small Sonoma County business by helping paint a mural
Artstart, an organziation that creates art around Sonoma County, needs your help painting a new mural in the South Park neighborhood of Santa Rosa. The mural, which is funded by Santa Rosa’s Small Business Support Program, will appear on The Hattery, a local hat store. The Hattery is located at 1240 Petaluma Hill Road.
4th of July celebrations feature local farmers markets
Nothing says Americana more than good ol' fashioned picnics on the Fourth of July. Growing up in West Marin, we would pack a bunch of food and head out to the beach to join our local community to break bread, swim and enjoy an early evening bonfire as soon as the fog started to roll in. Now that I live in Sonoma County, there are so many fun things to do to celebrate the Fourth of July. Living in Kenwood, there is the world's cutest parade and pancake breakfast.
Monte Rio German restaurant keeps it local, honors family tradition
Highland Dell is experiencing a fresh wave of excitement under the recent leadership of Herwig (Herb) and Ingrid’s daughter, Sarah Loose. As she embraces her new role of taking over the restaurant, Sarah honors her family's legacy while bringing new, creative menu items to the table. The Loose family...
July Gazette Pet of the Month: Meet Evita
Likes: Shopping trips, belly rubs from the grandkids, chasing tennis balls down the hall. Dislikes: Cats and rodents attacking the vegetable garden, cowardice. Fun fact: Evita has the heart of a lion. About Evita. About three years ago we were given a present. A beautiful cinnamon-colored chihuahua with the marking...
Bountiful Feasting at Buster’s Southern Barbeque Restaurant in Calistoga
Settled away in the tranquil Mediterranean-like countryside among fertile vineyards, exquisite bed & breakfast inns, hot springs and Michelin-starred restaurants, you’ll find Buster’s Southern Barbeque restaurant in Calistoga, California. On most days, you’ll find a lot of people pulling their exotic cars and fancy SUVs into the parking lot and lining up at this small food stand. At a quick glance, Buster’s might seem a bit out of place for the neighborhood along Highway 29 and Foothill Boulevard, but locals will assure you that this is the spot for feasting. The roadside open-air restaurant is the pride and joy of entrepreneur...
Learn about animal preparedness with Fire Safe Sonoma
Animals are members of our family, and the thought of having to quickly get our stressed-out animals into a crate during a crisis or wildfire is the stuff of nightmares. And I don’t even want to consider leaving a furry friend behind. That’s why it’s so important, especially during this fire season, to have a plan to take our animals with us if we ever need to evacuate.
Must-see Sonoma County theater this July
The theater this summer has everything from drama to comedy to opera, and it all goes down on stages in Santa Rosa, Petaluma, Sonoma and more. If you’re looking for a way to combine. Beauty and the Beast. The Roustabout Theater’s Apprentice Program is putting on a production of...
2015 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Eastside Road Neighbors
The 2015 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Eastside Road Neighbors was the winning bottle in the June Installment of Pick My Next Bottle. I did not decant the wine and paired it with grilled chicken and a fresh salad. Williams Selyem Winery began when Ed Selyem and Burt Williams started making...
ARTIST SPOTLIGHTS: JERI NICHOLS QUINN
In August | September 2024 | Illuminations | Written by Norman Kolpas. Jeri Nichols Quinn revels in capturing the beauty of the sinuous landscape near the Marin County town of Point Reyes Station, California, where she lives with her husband, wildlife artist Thomas Quinn. She finds late spring through summer ideal seasons for depicting such scenes. “I’m not into all the green hills,” she says with a chuckle. “My favorite time of year is when things turn gold and brown.”
Review: 2022 Hahn Founder’s Series Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinot Noir
Founders Nicky and Gaby Hahn settled in the Santa Lucia Highlands in the late 1970s. Now in its second generation of family ownership, Hahn Family Wines produces a wide assortment of wines at a variety of price points, including its excellent SLH series as well as the Appellation Series, concentrating exclusively on estate vineyards located in Arroyo Seco. We aren’t reviewing either of these today, but we are looking at two of its latest entry-level offerings: a Pinot Noir and a Cabernet Sauvignon.
Music and Movie Stars, Chefs and Winemakers Come Together for New Sonoma County Festival
This summer, Northern California welcomes the return of Festival del Sole, which will be held at the Green Music Center at Sonoma State University from Aug. 1 to 4. The event, presented in collaboration with arts entrepreneur and pianist Barrett Wissman, will feature a lineup of international musicians, wine events and an exclusive gala dinner and auction, which will welcome actor Robert Redford and his wife, multimedia environmental artist Sibylle Szaggars Redford.
Petaluma Chef Re-Imagines Chicago Burger Icon in Sebastopol’s The Barlow
The end of an era for Chicago’s Cock Robin burger chain signaled a new beginning for Barlow owner Barney Aldridge. Now, he’s bringing the childhood memories of burgers and shakes to Sebastopol with the help of chef Jared Rogers of Petaluma’s Easy Rider. Rogers, who co-founded the...
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