Bodega Bay & Sebastopol
Bodega Bay If you’re craving ocean air and a change of pace, Bodega Bay is an easy and rewarding escape from Benicia. Just about a 90-minute drive—scenic the whole way—it’s best to head out early, as Highway 37 tends to fill up fast. Trust me, it’s worth the early...
New Orleans: Where History, Flavor, and Celebration Meet
New Orleans is a city unlike any other in the United States—a place where centuries of history, irresistible food, and an unshakable spirit of celebration come together with the rhythm of jazz. Known affectionately as the Big Easy, New Orleans invites visitors not...
From Homegrown Roots to Community Impact
For Amber Clemons, founder of West Coast Beauty Co., beauty has never been just about aesthetics. It’s about connection, care, and creating light, especially during life’s hardest moments. With nearly two decades in the beauty industry, Amber’s work is deeply...
Wonderful Wyoming
Welcome to Wyoming, the “Cowboy State,” where the untamed spirit of the West meets wide-open spaces and unforgettable natural beauty. Wyoming is a state rich in wildlife and natural wonders—a place where visitors can truly slow down and reconnect with nature. Each...
Let It Snow… Tahoe Style!
Whether you’re an adrenaline-pumping snowboarder, a peaceful snowshoer, or someone who simply wants to watch flakes drift down while sipping something warm beside a crackling fire — this is your season. And with the Sierra Nevada’s winter wonderland just 2.5 to 3...
Rising Together: How Caprice Crebar Blends Wellness, Sisterhood, and Community in Benicia
In a town that thrives on connection, creativity, and collaboration, few people embody the spirit of community quite like Caprice Crebar. A Benicia native, Caprice is a Wellness Empowerment Coach, the founder of The Joy of WELLth, and the CEO of HeartLink Network...
The Game of Connection: How Librarian Patrice Sartor Keeps Benicia Reading, Playing, and Growing
When Patrice Sartor first imagined becoming a librarian, she wasn’t a lifelong bibliophile with the dream of becoming the next Miss Honey. She was working in the video and computer game industry, immersed in the creative chaos of deadlines, ideas, and late-nights....
San Francisco in November
Litquake – Where Words Party Hard Before diving into the holidays, let’s give a nod to Litquake, San Francisco’s month-long literary festival that wraps up in early November. Picture hundreds of readings, discussions, film screenings, and themed events popping up all...
Our Across the Strait Neighbors
Port Costa Founded in the 1870s, Port Costa is a small, historic town on the Carquinez Strait, best known for its charm, old warehouses, and reputation as a haven for artists and antique lovers. Its deep-water port and proximity to San Francisco made it a major...
