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‘Yeah, it sucked’: Guy Fieri says he will be in a wheelchair for 8 weeks after slip that sent him for emergency surgery
During an interview Monday with Fox News Digital, the Sonoma County celebrity chef explained how...

German Baumkuchen ‘tree cake’ survived a disaster and world wars to become a Japanese favorite
Making Baumkuchen is one of most popular activities on Ninoshima.

CNN anchor Bianna Golodryga takes on antisemitism in new YA book
'Don't Feed the Lion' is aimed at ages 9 and up.

Preparing to study abroad requires knowing what might go wrong during and after the trip
Here are some tips for anyone heading off to learn in a foreign country.

What to stream: Start readying for awards seasons with these movies
There are plenty of opportunities now to catch up with awards season movies at home.

Dear Abby: It’s my dream to visit Disneyland, and I don’t want my son with us
I put my foot down, and now my husband says he doesn't want to go.

Inside Joshua Tree’s exclusive sexual wellness retreat: ‘I’ve seen women changing’
This is what arousal looks like.

How to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Labubu and 'KPop Demon Hunters' are set to dazzle at the holiday spectacle.

What happens when pumpkin pie meets deep-dish pizza?
Baking pies can be a way to connect with emotions and celebrate moments.

Thanksgiving turkey recipe 2025: Cook your bird in under an hour
One chef makes a case for elevating that humble poultry dish into a Thanksgiving feast.

Dear Abby: My son’s wedding stands to be very traumatic for me
The one person I absolutely don't want to see has been invited.

Windsor’s Fleur Sauvage Chocolates readies for holidays with chocolate advent calendar
Windsor's Fleur Sauvage Chocolates has attracted a cult following over its Bonbon Advent Calendar, a...

Explore how reusing rainwater can make a difference in home and garden
Explore how reusing rainwater can make a difference in home and garden and an upcoming...

Lake Tahoe resort ranked among best in world. What makes it a top place to stay?
One of the world’s best resorts is in California, according to Condé Nast Traveler.

The 12 movies we’re most looking forward to this holiday season
Leave room in your movie diet for candy that’s semi-bad for you.

Sweet potato or pumpkin? The Thanksgiving pie debate
Which is the better Thanksgiving dessert: pumpkin or sweet potato pie?

This Thanksgiving, don’t forget the cornbread, and here’s a nicely cheesy version
This recipe is everything I want in a cornbread.

These 6 kitchen tools can make or break your Thanksgiving dinner
Food safety experts say that six crucial kitchen tools are the key to Thanksgiving dinner.

Dear Abby: I got an anonymous message about my new husband, and I’m so rattled
I got free of a narcissist, and now this happens?

Holiday lights 2025: The 27 most stunning displays in the Bay Area
Here's where to find the holiday spectacles that make the season shine -- from Filoli...

‘An incredible honor’: Oprah says these locally produced items are among her favorite things
Gift sets from a Petaluma ranch and a Napa bakery are among Oprah Winfrey's favorite...

The 10 best new Christmas music albums for 2025 holiday season
It's time to turn up the Christmas music, thanks to seasonal offerings from Brad Paisley,...

How homeowners are solving the biggest holiday decorating headaches
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Homeowners are finding easier, safer ways to hang holiday lights, from professional help to permanent...

Travel: This hotel floats — and it’s the best way to see Palau
The Four Seasons Explorer offers the intimacy of a private island and the comfort of...

Watch these 22 TV specials, movies and cultural events this holiday season
Here are some ideas for streaming holiday films for (almost) everyone.

Dear Abby: My ex’s family doesn’t believe he’s my kid’s father. What should I do?
Plus: Is this the same husband who wrote Abby last year and admitted feelings for...

Doing these fall garden chores will make your spring easier
Tackling a few tasks now can make spring much easier.

Dear Abby: I’ve been told to apologize to my daughter’s lazy, immature boyfriend
I've gotten over this blowup 6 years ago, but he apparently hasn't.

To stave off smartphones, parents answer the landline’s call: ‘I can’t recommend it highly enough’
There is a growing cohort of parents looking for a lower-tech alternative to smartphones.

Sonoma County volunteer opportunities
Work in an office, help out veterans and more.

Flying without a Real ID? It could cost you $18 and a trip through a new screening process
The proposed program will use a new biometric kiosk system to verify identification.

Travel: The islands of Indonesia offer unforgettable experiences
A 13-day boat trip through the archipelago reveals stunning natural beauty.

Elaine Hsieh Chou aimed to write Asian American characters she hadn’t seen before
The author discusses her new collection, 'Where Are You Really From.'

Lidia Bastianich’s recipe for Pumpkin Ravioli, a fall dish using butternut squash
The ravioli is served with a simple sauce of butter and sage.

Portuguese island is a hiker’s paradise
Madeira is called 'The Garden in the Ocean.'

6 novels set in the American West featuring cowboys and complexity
There’s also a recommendation for a work of nonfiction that provides some context for the...

Asking Eric: Should I tell her the real reason we didn’t go to her wedding?
Plus: My sister will probably never walk again, but she won't admit it was the...

Dear Abby: I’m afraid to complain about the neighbor’s noisy kids
Plus: My mother-in-law put her neighbor in her will but not me.

Asking Eric: Family punished for missing wedding 50 years later
Dear Eric: My sister-in-law, Suzy, married John 51 years ago in a state distant from...

See Al Pacino’s ‘Scarface’ shirt, Tom Hanks’ ‘Apollo 13’ spacesuit in new exhibit
A century-spanning chronology, the show features 25 artifacts, iconic props and movie costumes.

Movie Review: Sorry, my pretty, ‘Wicked: For Good’ doesn’t delight
For most “Wicked” fans, more is good.

Annual Thanksgiving buffet offers all-you-can-eat gratitude in Duncans Mills
Turkey, stuffing, green bean casserole, and pumpkin pie — you name the Thanksgiving treat, you’ll...

Asking Eric: I know my toxic brother, the golden child, is going to come after me at the party
If I tell him to stop, the family will turn on me.

Dear Abby: He ignores my 5-second rule concerning other women. Is that a red flag?
He says it was because he was raised by women.

Learn to grow raspberries using organic and regenerative processes
Learn to grow raspberries using organic and regenerative processes and more at these upcoming gardening...

In ‘The American Revolution,’ Ken Burns’ filmmakers go back to the beginning
Co-directors Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt talk about the 12-hour docuseries that premieres on PBS...

Plant colorful proteas to brighten up the dreary gloom of winter
At this time of year, when the summer’s bounty of dahlias, zinnias, cosmos and roses...

Asking Eric: My important texts deserve more than your cool emoji
It's an epidemic of bad manners.

Dear Abby: My ex-husband is our neighbor, and I’m getting fed up with his behavior
How do I set boundaries so we can remain friends?

Feeling right at home in Scotland
Scotland has almost 6 million people, 7 million sheep, 5,000 goats.

One Tech Tip: iPhone users can now add US passport info to their digital wallets
Here’s a guide on how to add your passport.

Recipes: Here are 5 dishes you can make ahead for Thanksgiving dinner
You can make a soup, an appetizer, wild rice dressing, cranberry chutney and a dessert...

Asking Eric: I’m hiding in the bedroom while he entertains his ex-wife and her mom
It is his house. Should I tell him it makes me uncomfortable?

Asking Eric: Boyfriend?s ex-mother-in-law still comes for coffee
Dear Eric: My boyfriend and I have been in a relationship for four years. His...

Fishing lures. Pet toys. Art supplies. Advent calendars offer personalized ways to count down
Advent countdown calendars have evolved from simple candy-filled boxes.

A medley of tech gifts for everyone on your holiday shopping list
Here's a guide to help you get started on your gift shopping journey.

A jar of local flavors can spark memories and add a personal touch to gift-giving
Giving a thoughtful gift doesn’t have to mean spending a lot.

Puzzles? Sports? Birdsong? The variety of new nonfiction means there’s something for everyone
The great outdoors. Big Macs. There's a book for anybody on your gift list.

These 2025 children’s books make great holiday gifts for every age group
Look no further for great gift ideas for your kiddos.

This gift guide for movie lovers ranges from candles and pj’s to books for babies and adults
Here are a few of our favorite finds this holiday season.

9 pitch-perfect holiday gifts for the music lovers in your life
The best presents are a bit more creative than an album.

8 innovative gifts you didn’t know you needed
All of these inventive ideas aim to improve how we do or enjoy things.

Thanksgiving for all: Dairy-free mix-it-up citrus loaf cake from Dorie Greenspan
This recipe for a golden-brown, nondairy loaf cake relies on olive oil and winter's bounty...

Thanksgiving for all: Diabetic-friendly pumpkin pie with maple-ginger crust
Here is a tasty pumpkin pie that uses sugar substitute and maple-ginger flavoring from the...

Thanksgiving for all: Gluten-free pull-apart dinner rolls that retain their chewy texture
Jules Shepard found a secret ingredient that gives these dinner rolls a classic texture.

Thanksgiving for all: Three sisters salad for vegans
Chef Pyet DeSpain, winner of the first season of Gordon Ramsay's "Next Level Chef," has...

Thanksgiving for all: High-protein, gluten-free cranberry jalapeño dip
Use this recipe to zest up your Thanksgiving appetizer spread and satisfy both your high-protein...

Sonoma County volunteer opportunities
Drive seniors around, edit a newsletter and more.

Joshua Tree short-term rental frenzy cools, but community is changed forever
Operators are exiting the short-term rental market in the high desert east of LA.

Column: Women grapple with profound loneliness in a trio of new TV shows
The shows explore female loneliness, even if that's not how they're promoted.

Dear Abby: She told me her secret, and it might end our friendship
How can I remain supportive in light of this shocking news?

Check out these upcoming gardening events in the North Bay
Learn to grow Asian greens in the winter garden and how to deal with pests...

Bodega gallery brings together creativity from across Sonoma County
The Artisans’ Co-Op, a gallery in downtown Bodega is a collective that comprises more than...

Dubai overtakes Las Vegas with surge in hotel rooms
The emirate’s first casino licenses are on the horizon.

Transform fallen leaves into valuable leaf mold for your garden this fall
There are a few ways to turn fallen leaves into valuable leaf litter.

One good recipe: Baked apple cider doughnuts warm the soul
One of my favorite fall treats: apple cider doughnuts.

Asking Eric: Should I try to be friends with my ex-wife? I think she’s lonely
Plus: The mess in my house is overwhelming.

Dear Abby: My husband doesn’t know why I can’t stand his sister
I've kept this from him to spare his feelings, but now he's upset that I...

At 65, she got her first tattoo. Now she has 17 and feels ‘seen again’
Sitting in a tattoo studio chair and feeling the ongoing prick of the needle for...

Don’t prune these plants before winter
There is a mix of perennials and shrubs that should not be pruned before winter....

How to practice gratitude this Thanksgiving and every day
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Daily gratitude enhances mental health, improving resilience and relationships even during tough times.

Garden Q&A: How do I propagate a camellia?
Mid- to late-summer is suggested as the ideal time to take cuttings so the stems...

Yes, you do need to clean your water bottle. Here’s why and how
Experts say reusable bottles get grubby no matter what liquid they’re filled with.

Asking Eric: I’d rather not see bushy nose hair at my holiday table
So far my strategy is to suck it up and try not to be grossed...

Dear Abby: Should I tell the parents what their teen is doing?
Plus: I don't care if they call me names, I'm taking a stand against their...

Phenology: Reading nature’s seasonal calendar
Phenology is the study of seasonal changes in plants and animals from year to year,...

Marin photographer’s chair exhibit a tribute to Sausalito
"Chairs have been really interesting to me — their color, composition and the story behind...

Relaxed, reinvigorated after Smoky Mountains trip
See why the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in...

How Gary Sinise is helping the nonprofit CreatiVets build ‘a place to go when the PTSD hits’
The nonprofit CreatiVets built a 24-hour arts center for veterans and a community hub.

Asking Eric: My sister plans to visit at Christmas, and already I’m anxious
Plus: My friend dumped me because I set a boundary.

The brightest event on the Mendocino Coast is back
Celebrate the season at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens’ 15th annual Festival of Lights.

In Orlando theme parks, animatronics increase in number — and in realism
Increasingly high-tech, lifelike figures add entertainment value at Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando.

One Tech Tip: Modern cars are spying on you. Here’s what you can do about it
Modern cars are computers on wheels that are becoming increasingly connected.

One good recipe: Fig and Peach Tart
This seasonal dessert marries two Mediterranean flavors: fresh, ripe figs and sweet peaches.

Asking Eric: Our hateful neighbor interferes with our walks, and the police won’t stop him
It's perfectly legal for us to use the sidewalk, so why should we switch to...

Dear Abby: The camera I put in my mother’s house caught an upsetting conversation
She didn't know I could hear what she said about me.

Women-focused resorts are the next big thing in wellness
The very symptoms that women’s wellness retreats address have long felt too taboo.

Downs: Here’s what happened when my son and I turned off our screens for a day
Author Maggie Downs and her son time traveled the only way modern families can —...

Give caterpillars a ‘soft landing’ under your trees. The ecosystem will thank you
Beneficial insects and critters need a safe home in which to rest, hide, breed and...

Sonoma County volunteer opportunities
Help out at an animal rescue, with garden work and more.
