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Supermodel Tyra Banks Makes Surprise Visit to Sonoma Plaza Restaurant
Supermodel, actress, and TV producer Tyra Banks brought a touch of glamour to Sonoma County this week with a surprise visit to Sonoma Plaza. According to Sonoma Magazine, the America’s Next Top Model creator dined at Mozaik, a global cuisine restaurant owned by Miranda Ives. Banks enjoyed the spot’s signature sticky ribs and mashed potatoes, while her party sampled everything from Kashmiri tacos to Thai green curry.
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Lost and Found at Durell Vineyard
I’m sitting at an oval dining table in the Durell Vineyard ranch house, just outside the town of Sonoma. Chris Towt, co-owner of Dunstan, and his wife and partner, Ellie Phipps Price, who co-owns the vineyard with her former husband, flank me. At the other end of the table are Steve Hill, Durell’s original vineyard manager, and his son, Ned, who used to work the vineyard and now runs his own vineyard management company.
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Double murder suspect arrested Tuesday in Vallejo
(KRON) — An 18-year-old Vallejo man has been charged with two counts of murder. Detectives identified Terrell Elbert Blutcher Jr. as the suspected gunman in fatal shootings that occurred 20 minutes apart on Oct. 6, according to the Vallejo Police Department. On the morning of Oct. 6, Vallejo officers responded to a vehicle collision and […]
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City of Sonoma Welcomes Dr. Amanda Chehrezad as Administrative Services Director
The City of Sonoma is pleased to welcome Dr. Amanda Chehrezad as its new Administrative Services Director, beginning November 13, 2026. The newly established position is an important addition to the City’s executive leadership team, providing dedicated oversight of financial management, budgeting, human resources, risk management, and information technology. Chehrezad will work closely with the City Manager and departments across the organization to strengthen internal operations, support long-term financial and workforce planning, and help ensure the effective delivery of City services.
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Named for a Marin Town Nobody Can Find
The world is a better place if everyone sings. Now open in Novato. After more than a decade teaching singers in San Francisco, Songbird Studios has opened their fourth Bay Area location at Vintage Oaks in Novato. It’s a voice-only studio, and lessons are in the styles people actually want to sing: pop, rock, musical theater and more. There are showcases and choirs too (the Songbird City Choir has sung the National Anthem for the SF Giants two seasons running).
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Fall Weekend Itinerary: An Atmospheric Overnighter Outdoors on the Sonoma Coast
With the arrival of several feet of snow in the Sierra Nevada last week, camping season in the mountains is officially over for the year. But don’t put your tent away entirely yet. Autumn is when the Northern California coast comes alive, with fogless days still as high as the 70s and nighttime lows in the 50s, extending your outdoor recreation options … but with a fall twist.
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Napa Valley Wines With a Fresh and Fun Perspective
Meet the Napa vintners bringing together vineyard-driven winemaking, a relaxed approach to wine culture, and a new generation of drinkers. Napa Valley has never lacked beautiful vineyards, prestigious Cabernet Sauvignons, or tasting rooms that make drinking wine a getaway in itself. But a new generation of winemakers is crafting wines that keep Napa’s quality while offering a less intimidating way to enjoy them.