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What happens to your brain when you retire?
8h · MOHANA RAVINDRANATHThis article may be behind a paywall
$For the millions of Americans who retire each year, stopping work might seem like a well-deserved break.
commentsHow Kate Birdsall Johnson, one of Sonoma County's richest philanthropists, became known as an ‘eccentric cat fancier’
10h · MACI MARTELLThis article may be behind a paywall
$Kate Birdsall Johnson, a billionaire and “eccentric cat fancier” in the 1800s, lived in an ornate Sonoma castle and financed a hospital for poor women and children.
Fountaingrove Club forced to pause golf course renovations after code complaint
11h · PAULINA PINEDAThis article may be behind a paywall
$Santa Rosa inspectors during a visit to Fountaingrove Golf Club in February found construction at the member-owned course violated city grading and stormwater ordinances.
‘Like Winning the Lottery’: The Crunch for Land Is Real for New Sonoma County Farmers
11h · Maci MartellThis article may be behind a paywall
$Finding acreage to farm in Sonoma County has turned into a highly competitive game of Ag Monopoly, as a new generation of growers looks to stake their claim.
Need a Cheap Dinner? These Sonoma County Happy Hours Have You Covered
Mar 26 · Maci MartellThis article may be behind a paywall
$Off-hour menus at Sonoma County restaurants – and beyond – can be a screaming deal if you know where to look.
Tell us: Are you keeping your Tesla or considering a change?
Mar 26 · THE PRESS DEMOCRAT STAFFThis article may be behind a paywall
$The Press Democrat wants to hear from Tesla-driving readers about their choice to keep or get rid of their vehicle in the wake of company CEO Elon Musk and his cost-cutting decisions as a “special government employee” and advisor to President Donald Trump.
Los Angeles-China flight diverted to San Francisco, delayed for hours after pilot forgets passport
Mar 26 · ANDREW J. CAMPAThis article may be behind a paywall
$Passengers were provided meal vouchers and undisclosed compensation for their delay, the spokesperson said.
Respected wine critic, Wine Spectator Napa bureau chief James Laube dies at 73
Mar 26 · SARAH DOYLEThis article may be behind a paywall
$James Laube was known for his ‘unparalleled palate,’ exacting wine standards and frank honesty.
Paula Poundstone looking forward to returning to Healdsburg for stand-up show, ‘great’ audience
Mar 26 · CHARLES SWANSONThis article may be behind a paywall
$The veteran comedian returns to the Raven Theater April 18 with her blend of autobiographical humor and off-the-cuff audience interactions.
Backup grass will be at the ready for ballpark shared by Athletics, Giants' Triple-A club
Mar 25 · JANIE MCCAULEYThis article may be behind a paywall
$Replacement grass will be nearby and at the ready when the Sutter Health Park sod begins to deteriorate this spring with regular play from both the San Francisco Giants’ Triple-A team and the newcomer Athletics.
White Lotus-style lounging in Calistoga
Mar 27 · VINCENT VITALEThis article may be behind a paywall
$The Four Seasons has a White Lotus-themed getaway with cocktails, poolside nibbles and a cabana all your own.
Cheesesteak champ brings Philly flavor to Sonoma County
Mar 26 · JENNIFER GRAUEThis article may be behind a paywall
$The owner of Mamadio’s is stoked fans flock for his cheesesteaks, but that’s not the sandwich he wants to be famous for.
New fire maps put nearly 4 million Californians in hazardous zones. What does that mean for the people who live there?
Mar 25 · BEN CHRISTOPHERThis article may be behind a paywall
$Cal Fire released its fourth and final round of color-coded hazard maps.
Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue to open nature retreat on newly donated Geyserville land
Mar 25 · EDEN COLLIERThis article may be behind a paywall
$What started with the rescue and rehabilitation of a squirrel has lead to the donation of 47 acres in Geyserville for a new Sonoma County Wildlife Rescue facility.