Locals

Postcards From George Shult: Artist Sends Art With Heart

Trigger warning: This article contains broad reference to wartime violence. In the far distance, a firework sounded—pop, pop, bang. It startled George Schult as he sat in his cool riverside cottage and set his teeth on edge. He reached for the sketch pad that was always with him. Drawing soothes him....

Russian Riverkeeper’s Don McEnhill

Infinite Heart: The Art of Samantha Dawn Kuhlman

Rosie’s Stand, Protecting a Heritage Redwood

‘Coach’ Bailie is the founding director of Napa Queer Leaders Coalition.

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

Jun 16, 2026

In this political moment, the political dimension of a gay pride parade swings into view. It’s a protest march—albeit...

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Locals columnist Cincinnatus Hibbard takes a slight departure from profiling community leaders to interviewing himself.

Love Revolutionary, Cincinnatus Hibbard

Jun 9, 2026

This is Locals 100—and I am the subject. It marks the 100th article in this series, or as I...

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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

Jun 2, 2026

Aurelio Aguilar was hired by Wine Country Radio to be an on-air producer and board operator for The Drive,...

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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

May 26, 2026

Issued May 15, the seemingly final newsletter from Go Local leadership was stark and bloodless. The writer was apparently...

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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

May 19, 2026

Reader, I am convinced that the feeling of heaven is reunion. For what do we anticipate, day one on...

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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

May 12, 2026

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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Think Big: Nikko Kimzin of Kimzin Creative

May 5, 2026

The career of Nikko Kimzin zigs, zags and zips. If one attempts to cross him on a straight line path,...

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