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Agustin Gaytan (L) explains the different varieties of dried chili peppers found at Castaneda Marketplace in Windsor

Cooking with Agustín Gaytán


Take a trip with chef Agustín Gaytán to pick out the ingredients for a Mexican cuisine class at Relish Culinary Adventures in Healdsburg.


Prisoners stand for the national anthem on opening day at San Quentin

Baseball at San Quentin


Even inside the walls of the Big House, 'Play Ball!' is a sure sign that spring is here.


'From Above,' one of the paintings left by Phoebe Washer

Art by Phoebe Washer


Petaluman Phoebe Washer was only 20 years old, her artistic career just beginning, when she fell to her death while hiking at the Marin Headlands.


Miss Alaska, Courtney Erin Carroll, reacts as she is awarded the new Miss Photogenic USA, during the 2008 Miss USA Pageant, at The Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas.

Miss USA crowned


The contestants gathered in Las Vegas to put their best feet forward in competition for the crown of Miss USA. Who won it this year? Have fun finding out!


Brenna Harris, 4, left, Marlena Bennett-Hall, 2, and her mother Kamala Bennett examine starfish and other creatures at the Fisherman's Festival in Bodega Bay on Sunday, April 13, 2008.

Fisherman's Festival


Hard upon the news that the salmon season this year was cancelled, the fishermen and their families of Bodega Bay got together for a picnic. Photos by Christopher Chung


Taylor Serres, Katie Leveroni, and Alina Amaral at the 51st annual Dairy Princess Ball.

Petaluma's Dairy Princess Ball


The crowd cheered the contestants at the 51st annual Dairy Princess Ball, held in Petaluma on April 12. One of these women was the winner. Photos by Scott Manchester


John Ratzenberger and friend on opening night of the Sonoma Valley Film Festival

Sonoma Valley Film Festival


Opening night at the Sebastiani Theater found international film stars rubbing elbows with local winemakers. Check out the post-premiere party -- is that Cliff from Cheers? Photos by Christian Kallen


Parents Sushma, left, and Vinod Singh pose with their daughter Lali at their residence in Saini Sunpura

Two-faced baby born in India


The baby with two faces, two noses, two pairs of lips and two pairs of eyes was born on March 11 in a northern Indian village, where she is being worshipped as the reincarnation of a Hindu goddess.


Would you believe Los Angeles made the list?

America's Greenest Cities


Country Home magazine ranks the "Best Green Places to Live in America" based on green energy policies, green power, green buildings and the availability of fresh, locally grown food.


All kinds of colorful headwear were on display at the Mad Hatter Ball at the Petaluma Community Center on April 5, 2008.

Mad Hatter Ball


The Mad Hatter Ball, held at the Petaluma Community Center on April 5, 2008, featured catered food, a live and silent auction, live music, and the wildest hats around.