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Small World Paradise Found You can tell a lot about people by what they're willing to fight for. Vintage oaks, clean water, open space, peace of mind, that old apple orchard down the street. Simple things. Cherished things that have drawn us to this place for thousands of years. Once a year, we ask readers to tell us the best things about life in the North Bay (and, of course, the staff and contributors throw in their two cents' worth). Here's where we stand at the dawn of the new century. Best Local Culture       Reader's Choice       Critic's Choice Best Local Kids' Stuff       Reader's Choice       Critic's Choice Best Local Rest And Relaxation       Reader's Choice       Critic's Choice Best Local Romance       Reader's Choice       Critic's Choice Best of Napa County       Reader's Choice       Critic's Choice Best Local Food And Drink       Reader's Choice       Critic's Choice Best Local Everyday Stuff       Reader's Choice       Critic's Choice Staff picks by Yosha Bourgea, Greg Cahill, Bill English, Paula Harris, Daedalus Howell, Bob Johnson, Shelley Lawrence, Patrick Sullivan, David Templeton, Janet Wells, and Marina Wolf [ Sonoma County | MetroActive Central | Archives ]