8 Hot Food Trends You Can’t Avoid in 2026
As January arrives and another year begins, it’s time to peer into the culinary crystal ball and see what’s taking shape on menus across Sonoma County. Cutting-edge gastronomy has had its moments here, but this is largely a region devoted to real food, honest storytelling and once-in-a-lifetime experiences. Those...
Police Log, December 15-21, 2025
Residents and others are encouraged to call Police Dispatch as needed at 707.431.3377, operational 24/7. 8:46am A former employee on Kinley Drive, who was fired the previous week, threatened the Reporting Party (RP) and other employees. The suspect left before officers arrived, and was unable to be located. 10:50am...
‘Words and Letters,’ Shifting Cloudscapes and More
The relationship between language and visual art has shifted from ancient hieroglyphics to the bold commercialism of Pop Art, yet the interplay remains a vital frontier for modern creators. And the Santa Rosa Arts Center explores this intersection in its Small Works exhibition, “Words and Letters,” featuring a...
Early Morning DUI Incident on Crane Canyon Road Leads to Arrest by Santa Rosa...
A single-vehicle incident caused a stir on Crane Canyon Road yesterday morning as California Highway Patrol officers from Santa Rosa raced to the scene. According to the CHP's social media update, the driver involved, found to be influenced by alcohol, didn't manage to keep their vehicle on the road just after 6:00 am.
Copper wire thieves trash Santa Rosa school, leave thousands in damage: PD
(KRON) — Two unhoused men face multiple charges after police said they broke in through gym windows at Santa Rosa Middle School (SRMS) and caused “significant damage,” according to Santa Rosa Police Department. The total amount of damage has not yet been determined, but police believe it may “exceed several thousand...
The Month In Numbers: December 2025
Number of employees laid off between July and November from AP Tech, which produced equipment used in production of computer chips and flat screens. The company subsequently closed Dec. 1, citing international trade disputes and loss of business from Chinese companies. 57.6%. Average U.S. tariff on all Chinese...
2012 Switchback Ridge Petite Sirah – Bottle Notes
Switchback Ridge wines are sourced from the Peterson Family Vineyard. The property, located just off the Silverado Trail between St. Helena and Calistoga has been in the Peterson Family since 1914 and was replanted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petite Sirah in 1990. Kelly Peterson along with her father John...
Living with parents: The good, the bad, and the ugly
After a long day of studying computer science and working as a Starbucks barista, 20-year-old Santa Rosa Junior College student Liam Oliviera hoped to relax by watching a classic movie. Unfortunately, his stepfather, who he lives with, impeded his plans. “Last month I was watching [David Lynch’s] ‘Blue Velvet’ on...
The Ultimate Sebastopol Luxury Home at The Dalya Estate
I recently had the pleasure of staying at The Dalya Estate in Sebastopol, and the entire estate is absolutely breathtaking. This boutique vineyard estate is surrounded by gorgeous gardens bursting with color and fragrance, with organically produced Sonoma Coast Chardonnay vines lining the elegant drive. Keep reading...
BUDDY IN A BARNBURNER: Kofoid Claims Electric Perth Prelim over Goodyer, Kingshott, Day, Larson...
On the global stage of High Limit International, Western Australia’s Perth Motorplex continues to prove it is a world-class facility hosting some of the best racing you’ll find on Earth. Showcasing a spectacular feature during Monday’s second preliminary of the week, fans were treated to a five-way war...

















