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Beekeeping hobby becomes side hustle for Sonoma County engineer
A Keysight research and development engineer has turned his beekeeping hobby into a side hustle.
Marin County baker known for her custom cakes, cookies
Trains, animals and princesses show up regularly in the collection of custom cookies and cakes...
North Bay resident pitches startup on ‘Shark Tank’
San Rafael resident Mitch Braff pitched the "sharks" in January.
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West Marin meat business bets on Petaluma for next stage of growth
As many coastal California ranches face economic pressure, Stemple Creek Ranch is creating a central...
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Sonoma County farm finds land to grow in Mendocino County vineyard
An organic grower of vegetables and cut flowers near Sebastopol struggled for two years to...
A tender shepherd helps regenerate Santa Rosa ranch with reverence
Santa Rosa couple brings family farm back to life, raising sheep, chickens and other livestock...
Best of Solano County: Family-owned Benicia flooring business is all about customer service
The Yelp reviews for Benicia Floor Company tell the story: “We had a fantastic experience…”...
Best of Solano County: DeBartolo and Co Fine Jewelers earns top honor
For nearly two decades, DeBartolo & Co. Fine Jewelers has been a Main Street fixture...
Best of Solano County: A-1 Guaranteed Heating and Air a true family affair
It should come as no surprise that the local, family-owned company was voted one of...
Best of Solano County: Bud’s Burgers has big appetite in Vallejo
It’s a V-town staple, one you know and love. This year, they are outshining some...
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Made-in-the-USA jeans company opens first brick-and-mortar store in Petaluma
Dismayed by jeans' evolution toward "athleisure wear," Nic Wiessler founded WiesMade, specializing in durable, USA-made...
Petaluma’s Don Pancho’s restaurant celebrates 25 years
Owners Victor and Maria Sahagun welcomed and thanked about 100 people, and treated them to...
Petaluma cafe’s small-works show offers big stage for local artists
With 153 pieces by 44 artists, the charming Small Works Show has been extended numerous...
Then a farmworker in Napa, now he owns a label: A Latino’s journey for visibility in a challenging industry
Jaime Rojas reflects on the joys and difficulties of wine-making in a changing market, as...
Looking for a sweet gig? This local candy shop is for sale
A Windsor candy shop bursting with gelato, specialty sodas and vintage sweets has hit the...
New owner of Napa Valley Bike Tours sees e-bikes as boon for visitors
Founded in 1987, Napa Valley Bike Tours has a new leader and owner, who sees...
After restaurant fire, Forestville chefs find strength in community
After a devastating fire gutted their Forestville restaurant, Bazaar Sonoma owners are already popping up...
How small businesses fuel Vacaville’s economic momentum
The Vacaville Chamber of Commerce and Napa Solano Small Business Development Center hosted a Launchpad...
Leaky roof fixed after beloved Petaluma gift shop suffers ‘devastating’ flooding
This is the second time the downtown store's roof has leaked in recent years, damaging...
On Santa Rosa’s Fourth Street, small shops weigh a car-free future
As Santa Rosa debates closing part of Fourth Street to cars, some retailers worry about...
Local makeup artist to open new beauty lounge in Santa Rosa
A new full-service beauty lounge will open this month in Santa Rosa’s Railroad Square for those...
Vacaville alpaca farmer turns waste wool to garden gold
It’s been nearly three decades since Charlene Schmid first developed an interest in alpaca wool....
Beloved local ice cream shop celebrates 30 years
“I really don’t feel like it’s been 30 years, it went really fast,” Mazzetti Olson,...
Bread sculpture ‘Le VanVan’ created at Benicia bakery
What’s 7-feet tall, 300 pounds, and made entirely out of bread? The correct answer would...
Santa Rosa sisters-in-law ‘bring the pumpkin patch to you’ with decorating business
The pair brings pumpkins, haystacks, corn stalks and flowers to decorate customers’ residential homes or...
‘It’s one of those bittersweet things’: Rohnert Park toy store to close after 21 years
“Don’t be sad, at least for Jean and I, this is a glad thing,” co-owner...
Tariffs force local businesses to adjust holiday buying strategies
As 2026 approaches, uncertainty about tariffs persists, creating challenges for businesses reliant on imported goods.
Local organic farm adds floral design class to hands-on offerings
The class includes instruction, a guided excursion, a ceramic vessel and snacks.
A sleepy redwood retreat now has real Michelin potential
Drawing from their South American heritage with influences from Spain and France, chefs Ignacio “Nacho”...
New marketplace for local artisans opens in Napa
When Haili Adams was first dreaming of opening her own storefront for her small business,...
Browsing Petaluma’s newest bookstore, The Velvet Chapter
If you have ever been on the website of The Velvet Chapter – the new...
Beloved Vallejo cafe makes comeback in temporary 2nd location after fire
For over six months now, locally-loved Momo's Cafe doors have been closed. Until now. The...