Locals

Living While Dying: Co-Owner of Local..ish Market, Thomas Botzler

The title of this edition comes from the subject himself—Thomas Botzler, whose confrontation with death has lent his languaging a stark directness and impact.  “Gravitas” is a word that comes to mind, evoking “graveness” and “weight.” And yet Thomas carries his own tired body with a certain lightness of being....
yoni oracle, Anistara Ma Ka

The Yoni Oracle, Anistara Ma Ka

It is the dark time of year, and it was just the time of the high holidays. Here I...
Oliver Graves, viral goth stand-up

Goth for the Holidays: Oliver Graves, Viral Goth Stand-Up

There had of late been a furor on the internet as to the goth status of Christmas, with a...
Victor Temple's adaption of Duke Elington’s Nutcracker Suite will be performed in Santa Rosa.

Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite Adaption by New World Ballet Director Victor Temple

And so it was that he, a b-boy, was discovered by she, a prima ballerina, on the streets of...
Kirby Faine: I am an artist. I am on the autism spectrum.

Cedars of Marin Artist and Animator Kirby Faine’s Imagination Soars

This edition of “Locals” is a touch ticklish. It follows up my interview with Nicole Frazer, the art curating...
Sam Ojebola is a paid case worker for Social Vocations Services (SAVS), and executive director of Jesus Cares 2020.

Saminuh Ojebola Is Thankful: Jesus Cares 2020 Ministries

This local story contains an American counter-narrative. It is about an immigrant putting food into the mouth of Americans. The...
With locations in Novato and Santa Rosa, Made Local Marketplace incubates local brands from across the North Bay.

Local Cornucopia, A Market for Makers

A “made locally” store is stocked with much of all we make here. In a right world, there would...
Scores of local Sonoma businesses sell their wares online with new Trellus app launch.

Sonomazon Arrives, Driven by Adam Haber of Trellus

Adam Haber is not a local. Unmistakably, Haber is from Long Island. But if his new partnership with SoCo...
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The Face of Inclusive, Justice-Centered Montessori Education

The Face of Inclusive, Justice-Centered Montessori Education

The Face of Dog Training

The Face of Dog Training

The Face of Hair Transplantation

The Face of Hair Transplantation

The Face of Elevated Asian Hospitality

The Face of Elevated Asian Hospitality

The Face of Clean Energy Independence

The Face of Clean Energy Independence

The Face of Electrical Contracting

The Face of Electrical Contracting

The Face of Organic Chocolate and Tea

The Face of Organic Chocolate and Tea

The Face of Outdoor Dining in Kenwood

The Face of Outdoor Dining in Kenwood

The Face of Healthy Aging

The Face of Healthy Aging

The Face of Hot Yoga & Pilates

The Face of Hot Yoga & Pilates

The Face of Transformational Healing Through Expressive Arts

The Face of Transformational Healing Through Expressive Arts

The Face of Financial Empowerment

The Face of Financial Empowerment

The Faces of Head Start of Sonoma County

The Faces of Head Start of Sonoma County

The Face of Aesthetics and Wellness

The Face of Aesthetics and Wellness

The Face of Local Gifts

The Face of Local Gifts

The Face of Private School

The Face of Private School

The Face of Hot Yoga

The Face of Hot Yoga

The Face of Cannabis Retail

The Face of Cannabis Retail

The Face of Cosmetic Dentistry

The Face of Cosmetic Dentistry

The Face of Personal Injury Law

The Face of Personal Injury Law