‘Are you trying to pull a fast one?’: Rumors of tech-backed ‘autonomy’ stir backlash...
Is the Network State — an online movement that uses cryptocurrency to fund self-governing micro-communities — coming to Cloverdale?. That speculation, fueled by a Nov. 12 Substack post by the account The Nerd Reich, became a flashpoint Wednesday night during a joint meeting of the Cloverdale City Council and Planning...
Do You Think Sausalito Has Changed Significantly in the Past 25 Years?
Sausalito, a picturesque town located in the San Francisco Bay Area, has been a topic of discussion lately. The question at hand is whether the town has undergone significant changes over the past 25 years. This query is not just limited to Sausalito's transformation in isolation, but also in comparison to other Bay...
Center Point DAAC and the fight to bring addiction treatment out of the abyss
It’s challenging enough getting a person afflicted by addiction into recovery just once. Kai Denis, of Santa Rosa treatment nonprofit Center Point DAAC, will never forget the man who came back again and again. And again. The man was on parole and enrolled in the recovery center’s intensive outpatient...
Highway Standoff: Mental Health Crisis on Route 101N
A significant police presence was reported near the E Washington exit of 101N, sparking curiosity and concern among local residents. The incident led to a 'Shelter in Place' alert being issued. Eyewitnesses reported seeing numerous police vehicles and a SAFE team van in the area. The cause of the alert was later...
US Towns With World-Class Chefs
When people think about world-class dining in America, their minds usually jump straight to New York, San Francisco, or Chicago. Makes sense — those cities have earned their reputations with countless Michelin stars and James Beard awards. But some of the country’s most exceptional food experiences are hiding in...
What else happened at the Nov. 4 Sebastopol City Council meeting?
The Nov. 4 city council meeting was dominated by a discussion of an urgency just-cause eviction ordinance, which the council ultimately approved—and we covered in depth in this article. This city council recap will cover everything else that happened in that meeting, including first-quarter budget updates on the...
Marin County Seeks Applicants for New Assistant County Executive Position to Support Local Priorities
Marin County is located northwest of San Francisco, across the Golden Gate Bridge. The county has about 260,000 residents. Its economy includes insurance, medical, technology, and retail sectors. The area features both rural and suburban communities, recreational areas, and a mild climate. Residents have access to...
Healdsburg Happenings, November 13-22
The award-winning bakery Quail & Condor will open in its new location in the Mill Street Row on Friday Nov. 14. Larger bakery, plenty of parking, new breakfast menu. Hours 7am to 1pm to start. New address: 44-J Mill St., quailandcondor.com. Farmer’s Market. Starting at 8:30am on Saturday Nov....
Self‑Serve Pastries, Lavazza Lattes: Paris Baguette Lands on Steele Lane
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. Santa Rosa’s bakery scene just picked up a high‑profile newcomer. Paris Baguette has opened at 150 Steele Lane, taking over the former Panera Bread near Santa Rosa Junior College. Map listings show the café live with a local line at (707) 632‑4500, and...
Suspected drunk driver crashes into tree, killing passenger near Cotati
(KRON) — A passenger inside an SUV was killed Thursday night near Cotati when the driver veered off the roadway and struck a tree, according to the California Highway Patrol. Authorities alleged that the driver was drunk at the time of the fatal crash. CHP responded at 11:25 p.m. to the single-vehicle crash on Stony...
