Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, orders have been placed that have stopped or largely modified most school sponsored programs, including most forms of senior year celebrations. Seniors have been attending school through Zoom since March 2020 with the rest of the district, and have had almost all...

In March, a Sapporo Court ruled that the same-sex marriage ban in Japan was unconstitutional. The majority opinion argued that this ban denied people constitutionally guaranteed equality and that the prohibition was, therefore, a violation of the equality of same-sex couples. Being the only developed...

Shollenberger Park:  Level: easy Rating: 7/10 Dogs: allowed Located in Petaluma, the Shollenberger Park 2.2-mile loop is an easy and heavily trafficked hike. It offers a view of the wetland that can be stagnant and dull during colder weather or filled with life as birds and wildlife...

    When Sonoma County once again opened its doors to the public on January 25, residents rejoiced at the sight of some of their favorite restaurants and wineries resuming outdoor dining. Many of these businesses have been open for takeout throughout the lockdowns, and are excited themselves to usher...

While people are confined to the indoor safety of their sofas and armchairs amidst the global pandemic, a hope-filled atmosphere lingers outside: vaccines are being administered slowly but surely, and talks of a “light at the end of the tunnel” are materializing. Yet Californians, and particularly...

Gigi Hadid posted a pasta sauce recipe to her Instagram stories in September of 2020: soon after, the recipe went viral and continues to be a popular online recipe. The 25-year-old model used simple ingredients, with tomato paste and heavy cream serving as the base of the creamy sauce.  Intrigued...