Talk of the Town
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Michelin Starry-Eyed
A Constellation of Local Stars LISTEN NOW (8 mins.) In this episode, Clark Wolf credits passionate local farmers, strong culinary traditions, and regional talent for attracting high-caliber chefs, leading to our local Michelin-recognized restaurants. He mentions Sonoma County three-Michelin-star recipients Enclos in the town of Sonoma, and SingleThread in Healdsburg, as well as Californios in San Francisco (noting it as the…
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Gold Ridge Organic Farms Launches Apple Press Initiative
One door closes and another opens—or more specifically, as one Sonoma County apple processing facility heads toward closure, another plans to open. Gold Ridge Organic Farms has announced plans to open a new 20,000-square-foot apple processing facility in Santa Rosa that will expand local processing capacity for organic apple growers and cider producers. This is…
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All That Jazz
Healdsburg Jazz Festival is one of the Crown Jewels of Sonoma County’s Cultural Calendar Don’t let June sneak by without catching the Healdsburg Jazz Festival, taking place from June 12-21 in and around the wine country town. This is the festival’s 28th year, and surprisingly it manages to fly under the radar for many locals.…
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MEHKO
The Microenterprise Home Kitchen Movement Is Here It was a full circle moment. Dawn Zaft was starting another business in her home kitchen. Her last home-based business had been an unpermitted “criminal” bakery in her home. A single mother with little money for start-up, Zaft’s home kitchen operation had allowed her to earn some money…
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Local Same-Day Delivery Enters Its Prime
Introducing Trellus: The E-Commerce Marketplace with Same-Day Delivery. Made Local Magazine’s parent organization, GO LOCAL Sonoma County Cooperative, is excited to partner with a new local shopping platform: Trellus. This innovative e-commerce site, launching November 11, offers same-day delivery on local purchases—a refreshing alternative for shoppers looking to break away from the online giants. How…
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Slough City Summer
Spaces like Slough City are always important for the queer community, not just now. We are constantly underrepresented and often hidden by society. By being our unapologetically queer selves, we are being the change we want to see in this world. No one should have to hide or limit their sense of self to survive,…
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Ride On!
Bike Sharing Is Changing the Way We Roll. By now, we’ve all noticed those white electric bikes lined up in various locations around the county. But how does one get started using them? Dana Turrey, Senior Transportation Planner from the Sonoma County Transportation Authority, answers a few questions about the who, what, when, where, why,…
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Talk of the Town – Follow Your Heart
PHOTOS BY PAIGE GREEN Made Local Magazine: Corazón Healdsburg is deeply rooted in serving the local community. Can you share the core mission of Corazón Healdsburg and how it informs your daily work and long-term goals? Marcy Flores: Our core mission is to build a more just and compassionate community by empowering and dignifying individuals…
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Talk of the Town – Belonging to Place
An Interview with Danny Chaparro, New Audiences Manager at LandPaths Made Local: What is the mission of LandPaths, how did it begin, and what has been its journey since its inception? Danny Chaparro: Our mission is to foster a love of the land in Sonoma County. LandPaths was founded in 1996 by action-oriented women to…
