"No Bad News is . . . Good News!”...Upbeat Times

Paul Doyle, along with his wife Valerie, is the publisher of Sonoma County’s Upbeat Times, where “No Bad News is . . . Good News!”

The Upbeat Times began production of good news and information in February of 1998. Originally test marketed in Fort Bragg, California, it became evident it was to be widely enjoyed by those who were tired of the same old bad news headlines available on every corner of literally every street in every town everywhere. Originally the Upbeat Times & Shopper, the paper graduated to the Upbeat Times when Paul moved back to Sonoma County.

The great part of the paper is the focus on what is going right in our world, county, communities and cities everywhere. The infusion of quotes, jokes, weird facts and humor has only fueled the desire to obtain an issue of Upbeat Times that comes out 12 times per year. The paper could not be published without all the great writers that continue to offer their perspective of good news.  The paper is now distributed in over 1,000 locations and readership is well over 100,000 monthly!

Paul Doyle’s background is in sales and management as well as running newspaper businesses for over 30 years.  His skills are in the world of art and design specializing in all phases of graphic imaging and development of products.  Paul is also an artist, musician, writer, father and husband, and is known for his high energy and continuous enthusiasm for life.  He also does live on air broadcasts on KZST.  In his spare time, Paul is an avid gardener, cartoon illustrator and has recently begun sewing. In addition to all of this, he has started his own brand of marinade, spices and dry rubs with his company Wine Country Marinades. His products will debut soon in Sonoma County supermarkets.