Columns & Opinion

On the Precipice: Go Local in transition

Issued May 15, the seemingly final newsletter from Go Local leadership was stark and bloodless. The writer was apparently in shock. I am in shock. I am reeling—Go Local, the organization marching at the head of the North Bay local first economic movement, may shortly cease to exist. It...

A Taste of Heaven: The Highlands Reunite for...

Megalomania: With Trump, the Signs are Undeniable

Your Letters, May 20

Free Will Astrology

Free Will Astrology, May 20-26

May 19, 2026

ARIES (March 21-April 19): If you’re a professional photographer, now is an ideal moment to invest in the higher-end...

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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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Your Letters, May 13

May 12, 2026

Succession Sucker Punch I’m quite sure voters across America and Pope Leo are excited that our president has already circumvented...

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Free Will Astrology

Free Will Astrology, May 13-19

May 12, 2026

ARIES (March 21-April 19): When naturalist John Muir wanted to experience a storm, he climbed to the top of...

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Novaluma, merging Novato and Petaluma.

Welcome to Novaluma: The Case for Merging Petaluma and Novato

May 12, 2026

There comes a point in every North Bay commuter’s life when they’re stuck on Hwy 101 in the dreaded...

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People are second screen” doomscrolling on their phones whilst chilling with Netflix.

Hammer Time: Destroy Your Phone Habit—or Your Phone

May 12, 2026

In the ’90s I frequented a long-gone cafe where an elder busser would advise, apropos of nothing, that the...

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And that was the lunch rush at this little greasy spoon. The orders piled up, and the arguments commenced.

Cooking Up Chaos Serves Shenanigans in Short Order

May 12, 2026

The sign was well-placed by the roadway. I drove right by it and then turned around. Who says print...

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North Bay Bohemian E-edition

North Bay Bohemian E-edition

FACES OF THE NORTH BAY

The Face of Cosmetic Dentistry

The Face of Cosmetic Dentistry

The Face of Kitchen & Bath Remodeling Design

The Face of Kitchen & Bath Remodeling Design

The Face of Healthy Aging

The Face of Healthy Aging

The Face of Sonoma County Lavender

The Face of Sonoma County Lavender

The Face of Real Estate in West Sonoma County

The Face of Real Estate in West Sonoma County

The Face of Financial Empowerment

The Face of Financial Empowerment

The Face of Clean Energy Independence

The Face of Clean Energy Independence

The Face of Elevated Asian Hospitality

The Face of Elevated Asian Hospitality

The Face of Hot Yoga & Pilates

The Face of Hot Yoga & Pilates

The Face of Dog Training

The Face of Dog Training

The Face of Personal Injury Law

The Face of Personal Injury Law

The Face of Organic Chocolate and Tea

The Face of Organic Chocolate and Tea

The Face of Electrical Contracting

The Face of Electrical Contracting

The Face of Outdoor Dining in Kenwood

The Face of Outdoor Dining in Kenwood

The Face of Family-Owned Home Improvement

The Face of Family-Owned Home Improvement

The Face of Education for the Individual

The Face of Education for the Individual

The Face of Aesthetics and Wellness

The Face of Aesthetics and Wellness

The Face of Local Gifts

The Face of Local Gifts

The Face of Hot Yoga

The Face of Hot Yoga

The Face of Reliable, High-Quality Cannabis in Marin

The Face of Reliable, High-Quality Cannabis in Marin