Real California Milk Excelerator finalists build stronger dairy brands
As consumer expectations around protein, clean labels, sustainability and indulgence continue to evolve, dairy brands are finding new ways to meet those demands. The latest Real California Milk Excelerator cohort of emerging and established companies are sharpening their strategies and preparing for growth to satisfy...
Major Napa museum lists estate for $10.9 million amid financial struggles
The di Rosa Center for Contemporary Art in Napa has listed its 217-acre estate for $10.9 million, less than a year after announcing a plan to boost revenue through event rentals.
These Are Hands Down the Best Spas for a Wellness Reset This Winter
Explore the nine spa destinations across the Western United States, recommended by a seasoned travel expert.
Why Diners Keep Seeking Out Pearl, a Tucked-Away Petaluma Bistro
Hidden in a mostly industrial stretch of Petaluma, Pearl is not the kind of restaurant you stumble upon. You arrive here because your friend can’t stop raving about it. Its reputation has grown almost entirely by word of mouth, passed from regular to regular like a closely guarded recipe.
Suspected Serial Robber Apprehended in Santa Rosa Thanks to High-Tech ALPR Cameras
In a string of events that rattled the quiet composure of Santa Rosa, the local police department has swiftly brought an end to a series of armed robberies targeting gas stations in the area. Between January 10 and January 15, Santa Rosa saw four such incidents, each involving an armed and masked suspect. The Santa...
Santa Rosa Police Seek Help in Search for Missing Man Blair Evans Last Seen...
The Santa Rosa Police Department is reaching out to the community to help find Blair Evans, who has been reported missing since yesterday. According to a social media post from the Santa Rosa Police Department, Blair was last seen in the vicinity of Yulupa and Mayette Avenues at approximately 1 PM. Known for his...
Thomas Rivers Brown Aims High With Historic Napa Vines
After checking in on Andy Erickson and Annie Favia’s developing project, I maintained the new calendar/new things theme with another stop in Oakville. This time winemaker Thomas Rivers Brown was my host. “It’s so incredible to be able to get in on this fruit,” he says. Rivers...
California wine giant puts one of its most premium wineries up for sale
A winery founded by one of Sonoma County’s best-known winemaking families is for sale. It has not produced wine for the past two years.
Chow Down at the Sonoma Coast’s Annual Chowder Crawl
Winter days along the Sonoma Coast were made for a cup of warm clam chowder, but choosing where to tuck into a bowl of the seaside delicacy is always tough because there are so many great options. Bodega Bay’s 23rd annual Chowder Day on Jan. 31 is the best opportunity...
Domestic Violence Suspect Allegedly Caught with “Large Quantity” of Cocaine During Arrest
PETALUMA, CA — “On January 7, 2026, at approximately 10:49 a.m., a Petaluma PD was advised that Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) deputies were responding to a domestic violence call in the area of Bailey Avenue in Petaluma. Information indicated the suspect had fled the scene southbound on Petaluma Boulevard...
