California’s Fieldwork opens first Sonoma County location in Santa Rosa’s Montgomery Village
Fieldwork recently announced the opening of its newest location in Santa Rosa’s Montgomery Village, bringing a full range of craft beer, non-alcoholic beverages, and casual dining to Sonoma County. The new location expands Fieldwork’s mission of offering something for everyone — from hop-forward IPAs and lagers to...
La Tapatia Carbon Monoxide Horror Lands in Napa Court
A deadly run of carbon monoxide incidents at La Tapatia markets has now turned into a high-stakes courtroom fight, with a new lawsuit claiming long-ignored safety problems cost workers their lives. Filed in Napa County Superior Court, the complaint accuses the owners of La Tapatia locations in Vallejo and downtown...
Sonoma Residents Invited to Review Draft Land Use Plan and Attend Meeting on Sebastiani...
The City of Sonoma has released the Draft Land Use Element as part of its General Plan Update. The document describes proposed land use strategies for housing, economic growth, open space, and environmental protection. It also addresses the preservation of local character. Residents can review the draft on the city’s...
Longtime East Bay wine importer opens Marin County shop
A 53-year-old East Bay importer, retailer, wholesaler and distributor of fine wine from France and Italy plans to open a store Tuesday in Marin County. The new store, located at the Marin Country Mart shopping center in Larkspur, is Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant’s first new retail site since its Berkeley storefront...
This Program Helps Californians Buy Affordable Homes. Advocates Want More Funding
Andie Rounds’ Novato home is blue, two stories, with white trim around the windows and doors. In the backyard, her son grows summer vegetables. But her favorite part might be the small balcony off the master bedroom, where she can people-watch and look out over a nearby hill. “And I love sitting on it — especially...
Coho salmon found in Sonoma Coast creek for first time in 60 years
The excitement started with a flash of silver followed by a hefty dose of disbelief. A team of conservationists and biologists from The Wildlands Conservancy, the nonprofit that manages the 5,600-acre Jenner Headlands Preserve on the Sonoma Coast, couldn’t believe what they were seeing: the telltale color and shape...
Dive Teams Searching Lake Merritt for Gun Used to Kill Condor Club Manager
A strange twist in the investigation of the murder of the Condor Club strip joint manager, as while the shooting happened in Santa Rosa, police now believe that the murder weapon may be lying at the bottom of Lake Merritt. The early October murder of Condor Club manager Mark Calcagni...
Silver Alert Activated for Missing 75-Year-Old Man in Sonoma County
The California Highway Patrol has issued a Silver Alert for a missing 75-year-old man in Sonoma County. The individual, identified as Hour Chea, was last seen yesterday in Larkfield. According to the alert posted on the CHP's social media account, Chea is believed to be driving a white 2016 Toyota Prius, with the...
Red Eye Barbecue Brings Central Texas-Style Ribs To Hidden Roseland Pop-up
Bob Costarella found his calling in a smoke-filled pit in Central Texas. Now he’s bringing that Hill Country sensibility to Sonoma County. But don’t ask for brisket. A rib man through and through, the Petaluma native has a lock on spice-rubbed, bark-crusted pork and beef ribs that would do a Texan proud. Working out...
Elizabeth Olsen Quietly Calls Sonoma Home, Sparks XO Eggs Craze
Sonoma got an unexpected star turn this week when Elizabeth Olsen casually told a nationally streamed interview show that she lives in town and is hooked on the spicy XO eggs at Valley. The Marvel actor’s offhand endorsement has thrown a Hollywood spotlight on the cozy wine bar off the Plaza and has locals suddenly...
