“You’ll see our staff closing out the party when it comes to dancing, singing and just enjoying all the activities we have going on here.” – Rene Byck, proprietor NorthBay biz readers have cast their votes and once again Paradise Ridge Winery’s beautiful vineyards and delectable wines have earned the winery Best Wine Tasting Room in the Best of the North Bay 2024 competition. It all became a reality in 1995 when Walter and Marijke Byck found their paradise. Planting their

More than 100 people attended a July 26 circus-themed event at Paradise Ridge Winery in Santa Rosa to raise money for LGBTQ+ support organization Positive Images. Queer Magic GAYla: Cirque Du SoGAY was a 21+ event and featured food trucks, a silent auction as well as a three-set performance by theatrical entertainment group North Bay Cabaret of comedy, knife juggling and more. Tickets were $150 a piece. Read more here

A Colorado couple returns to Sonoma County for a multicultural celebration. By KATHLEEN LUNDPhotography by KATIE MICK IT WASN’T FATE that brought Evan and Sanjana together—it was their roommates who were best friends. The two had happily anticipated their introduction at a friend’s Chicago housewarming. Evan recalls that meeting Sanjana “exceeded all my expectations.” To Sanjana, Evan “felt very natural.” After two dates, they began enjoying city adventures and frequent trips to Sonoma County. The couple moved to Denver in