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Big Squeeze, Second Wind Accordion Repair’s Kalei Yamanoha

As I stood in Kalei Yamanoha’s workshop, I regarded the accordion—really, confronting the instrument for the first time in my 42 years.  That’s my work. Conceptually, the accordion is quite ingenious (insane), consisting of one set of piano keys and one set of buttons blocking reeds and forming chords on...
Neighbors want "Rosie," a healthy 70-year-old redwood, saved from destruction but the City of Santa Rosa claims it has damaged the sidewalk.

Rosie’s Stand, Protecting a Heritage Redwood

Great trees, and not the great houses, are the glory of our old neighborhoods. Their absence, by want of...
‘Coach’ Bailie is the founding director of Napa Queer Leaders Coalition.

The Art of Joy With ‘Coach’ Bailie of Napa Queer Leaders Coalition

In this political moment, the political dimension of a gay pride parade swings into view. It’s a protest march—albeit...
Locals columnist Cincinnatus Hibbard takes a slight departure from profiling community leaders to interviewing himself.

Love Revolutionary, Cincinnatus Hibbard

This is Locals 100—and I am the subject. It marks the 100th article in this series, or as I...
Aurelio Aguilar was hired by Wine Country Radio to be an on-air producer and board operator for The Drive, their flagship program. Now, he's also a show co-host.

On-Air Arrival: ‘The Drive’ Producer Aurelio Aguilar 

Aurelio Aguilar was hired by Wine Country Radio to be an on-air producer and board operator for The Drive,...
Go Local, the organization marching at the head of the North Bay local first economic movement, may shortly cease to exist

Go Local in Transition

Issued May 15, the seemingly final newsletter from Go Local leadership was stark and bloodless. The writer was apparently...
The Highlands, a defunct proto-punk band, reunite for a 20th anniversary show.

A Taste of Heaven: The Highlands Reunite for a 20th Anniversary Show

Reader, I am convinced that the feeling of heaven is reunion. For what do we anticipate, day one on...
On May 14-17, boy’s town becomes girl’s town as the sapphic community descends on Guerneville for Women’s Weekend, a tradition 50 years in the making.

Bubble of Love, Shug and Dogg of Women’s Weekend

This weekend, May 14-17, boy’s town becomes girl’s town as the sapphic community descends on Guerneville for Women’s Weekend,...
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The Face of Curated Pet Products

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