Justin McGrath of Santa Rosa runs JW McGrath Auctions. He found an highly unique auction lot about six weeks ago: Massive sections of the Golden Gate Bridge ... Show more https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/benefield-own-a-piece-of-very-heavy-golden-gate-history/
Team Resilience trains at Fierce Cheer Elite, a competitive cheerleading gym in Santa Rosa.
Athletes on the team have special needs ... Show more https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/benefield-santa-rosa-all-abilities-cheer-team-makes-hearts-soar/
Since 1949, a group of numismatic enthusiasts has met in Sonoma County to talk coins and currency, tokens and exonumia like badges and medallions ... Show more https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/benefield-is-there-a-story-behind-that-penny-in-your-pocket-redwood-empir/
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To some, it might be a small change; a sign removed.
But the sign had four exclamation points and it was taken seriously: “No alcoholic beverages ... Show more https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/benefield-weird-required-booze-boundary-dropped-at-popular-santa-rosa-fo/
When John Schoonover lost his 19-year-old chihuahua, Peanut, in August, he was heartbroken. But so were residents of the elder care facility he owns in ... Show more https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/benefield-animals-change-everyones-outlook/
Michael Larrain, 75, was an actor in Hollywood until he wanted to move north in his 20s. He landed in Marin County and two years later to Cotati ... Show more https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/benefield-why-this-former-hollywood-actor-now-sells-flowers-out-of-his-ca/
"Phoenix Rising: Sonoma Strong" was dedicated at the Sonoma County Administration Building Tuesday. Created by approximately 24 members of the Redwood Guild of Fiber Arts ... Show more https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/benefield-fiber-art-piece-honors-survivors-of-north-bay-fires/
An intergenerational chess club has been launched at the Sebastopol Regional Library. The student-led group welcomes all levels of players ... Show more https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/benefield-student-founded-chess-club-connects-generations-in-sebastopol/
Jacob Knudsen, 15, was diagnosed with cancer at 12. He's had a relapse but is currently cancer free. His dream to go to Hawaii with his family is being ... Show more https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/benefield-after-long-wait-windsor-high-sophomore-gets-his-dream-trip-to-h/
Tango Tuesdays, a "practica" every Tuesday night in the dance room above Snoopy's Home Ice at the Redwood Empire Ice Arena ... Show more https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/benefield-argentine-tango-group-wants-to-spread-the-love-for-unique-dance/
For decades Larry Udell, of Santa Rosa, has made his living fostering the work of inventors. He teaches, sponsors and hosts conventions and began ... Show more https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/benefield-locals-part-of-team-trying-to-extend-battery-life-reduce-waste/
Vielka Montout has been a deaf and hard of hearing specialist with the Sonoma County Office of Education for 20 year but has never seen a book for kids that ... Show more https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/benefield-local-teacher-pens-book-celebrating-her-students/
Avian flu has been detected in Sonoma County, prompting bird lovers to take extra precautions.
At the Bird Rescue Center in Santa Rosa ... Show more https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/benefield-bird-lovers-instituting-safety-measures-in-face-of-avian-flu/
A section of fencing at the top of the Alta Vista Trail at Foothill Regional Park holds locks, collars and tags of the loved and lost ... Show more https://www.pressdemocrat.com/article/news/benefield-foothill-park-offers-a-quiet-place-for-remembering-those-lost/
