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Laura's work has appeared in such publications as NorthBay biz, the Noe Valley Voice and Today's Home. Her memoir, Reversible Skirt, is under contract with RockWay Press. Passionate about community journalism, she enjoys sharing the splendors of Sonoma County with readers. Please contact her via www.lauramchaleholland.com.

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A trip to Kehoe Beach

Some lazy Sunday afternoons, when the household chores and errands are done, and the sun is shining like it is today, the Pacific shores beckon, and...
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A wonderfully unpretentious winery

It's a rare individual who can shift from being a commercial salmon fisherman in Alaska to award-winning winemaker in California. Bill Myers is...
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Four free wellness events to keep you upbeat in the rainy season

What could be better for your health and your pocketbook than free events planned with wellness in mind? While it...
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Shollenberger Park, a haven for wildlife and people

Petaluma's Shollenberger Park, opened in 1995, has long been a popular spot for nature lovers. And it continues to grow more enticing. An adjoining...
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Harvest Festival, Levi's bike tour both in full swing

Temperatures dipped today in Sonoma County. In Rohnert Park it was a mere 50 degrees outside at 8 a.m. It will likely reach the low 70s here, making...
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Up is down on Gravity Hill

Here's something off the beatin' path in Penngrove that just might give you the willies: Head way up Sonoma Mountain on Lichau Rd. When you reach an...
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2009 Sonoma County Fair draws to a close

It’s that time again when the Ferris wheels stop going ‘round and ‘round, animals are led from stalls and into waiting vans for...
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Regional parks pass a great deal

Yesterday I posted an article about Crane Creek Regional Park and planned a slideshow for it, too. But the slides wouldn't load, so I'm trying again...
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The dark side of Sonoma

Quaint. Charming. Friendly. Cultured. Those are some adjectives that come to mind when I think of the town of Sonoma. With it's inviting town square,...
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SoCo's snazzy, jazzy June

My husband, Jim, and I were rooting for the little gelding Mine That Bird to win the Belmont yesterday afternoon, so we were among the disappointed...
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