Blackstone acquires Napa Valley resort amid region’s AI boom
Blackstone bought Stanly Ranch in Napa Valley, California, at a foreclosure auction on March 27, after its previous owners defaulted on a $220 million loan, Bloomberg first reported. The New York City-based investment firm purchased the 135-room Auberge Collection resort, located one hour away from San Francisco,...
David Bolling: WUI Risks and a Forest of Uncut Grasses
The cover on this issue of the Sun caused some discomfort, among our own staff. Too sensational, too scary, too much out of context. All of that is to some extent true. But in my view necessary. In October, 2017, the Nuns fire burst out of Nuns Canyon, roared across...
‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ themed drag show raises money, awareness for suicide prevention event
Students burst into cheers as drag performers danced, talked and read to support suicide awareness during a “Five Nights at Freddy’s” themed drag performance held March 24 at Santa Rosa Junior College’s Santa Rosa campus’s Bertolini Student Center. SRJC’s Rotaract Club, Vitae Lampada Club and...
Northern California Rocked by 4.6 Magnitude Earthquake, No Injuries Reported
Rude Awakening in the Predawn Hours (Image Credits: Upload.wikimedia.org) Santa Cruz Mountains – A magnitude 4.6 earthquake rumbled through Northern California just before dawn on Thursday, startling residents from their sleep across a wide swath of the Bay Area. The quake struck 1 kilometer east-southeast of Boulder...
Wine Club Memberships Offer Exclusive Benefits
There’s a particular pleasure in belonging to something crafted for discerning wine lovers. Joining a wine club offered by a boutique winery located in California’s Napa Valley or Sonoma is a guaranteed way to secure coveted bottles and exclusive experiences. From exclusive vineyard releases and barrel tastings to...
Multiple IDs found on woman with stolen CA drivers license: NPD
(KRON) — A woman who tried to provide a stolen California driver’s license when pulled over by police was found with multiple items believed to be stolen, according to the Napa Police Department. The suspect in the April 1 incident was later identified by NPD as Irma Corrales.
Smash Opening in Sonoma Plaza This May
In addition to Smash, the team will also operate The Beacon, a speakeasy located on the second floor of the building
Thousands of Marin County PG&E customers without power
Thousands of PG&E customers in Marin County were without power Thursday, the utility said.
Kenwood Winery in Sonoma closes tasting room as it faces uncertain future
The future of the 56-year-old Kenwood Vineyards brand and its Sonoma Valley winery were uncertain Friday, March 27, amid mixed messages as to whether it was closing or changing hands. A sign that it could live on in some form under its former owner is the sale completed Thursday, March...
California congressman urges federal investigation into troubled Marin financial lender
The congressman encouraged federal agencies to pursue any legal avenues necessary to recover the remaining assets of dozens of investors.
