Q&A with Jorge Flores the Head Chef at Costeaux French Bakery by Rosie Padilla· December 4, 2023 12:45 pm·Even after 18 years working in kitchens, Jorge Flores never expected to one day be referring to himself as head chef…
Layla by Jason Walsh· December 4, 2023 12:34 pm·Quality restaurants that cater to both locals and visitors in Sonoma County are few and far between—and that’s why Layla…
Northgate redevelopment, affordable housing and bears, oh my! by Bill Meagher· November 22, 2023 4:37 pm·The city of San Rafael is facing a unique opportunity as it determines the redevelopment of Northgate mall. The 45-acre…
Reap the Rewards: North Bay food entrepreneurs say foraging is good for business—and the environment by Janet Perry· November 22, 2023 3:25 pm·Americans have been foraging foods from the wilds for longer than they have been harvesting foods they planted and grew.…
There but for fortune: A sudden windfall can be the surprise of a lifetime—here’s how not to blow it all in Vegas… by Judith M. Wilson· November 22, 2023 2:35 pm·A financial windfall is the stuff of dreams for many people, with unexpected wealth that can mean lifetime security, the…
A Macro Look at Microloans by Jessie De La O· November 22, 2023 1:59 pm·When it comes to owning a business, there’s still a huge disparity for the Latino community in trying to acquire…
Sip happens! Sonoma County mixologists compete in cocktail competition by Rosie Padilla· November 22, 2023 1:37 pm·Fern Bar in Sebastopol finished tops in two categories at last month’s Full Tilt Cocktail Competition at Graton Resort and Casino.…
The new Drs. Evil: Inflation, rising mortgage rates… by Jason Walsh· November 22, 2023 1:25 pm·Recall that gag from Austin Powers when Dr. Evil, transplanted to 1997 from the Swingin’ Sixties, vows to hold the…
The dirty dozen by John Ash· November 13, 2023 11:41 am·One of the environmental safety groups that I’ve long supported is the Environmental Working Group. They take on and publicize…
Forget planes, trains, automobiles—here’s to windfalls, franchisees and microloans! by Lawrence Amaturo· November 13, 2023 11:36 am·“I could tolerate any insurance seminar. For days, I would sit there and listen to them go on and on…