Review: “Hands on a Hardbody” in Rohnert Park
Ten contestants vie for a shiny red pickup, a publicity gimmick by a car dealership in Longview, Texas. Whoever can keep a hand on the truck the longest wins the keys to drive off with it. Hands on a Hardbody keeps you guessing how long the contestants will last and who will ultimately prevail.
SBA expands disaster loan assistance in multiple California counties
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has amended its disaster declaration for several counties in California, offering expanded assistance to residents and businesses affected by recent disasters. The low-interest federal disaster loans are now available in Contra Costa, Del Norte, Humboldt, Marin, Mendocino,...
Nature Steals the Spotlight at Forestville Home in the Redwoods
A well-preserved 1970s-era home nestled among redwoods in Forestville is currently listed for sale. The four-bedroom, two-bathroom dwelling with floor-to-ceiling views is seeking $1,860,000. The work of architect John U. Clowdsley Jr., the 2,994-square-foot home’s design is an interplay with the forested...
Storm Impacting Bay Area Roads; Chain Controls In Effect on I-80 In Tahoe Area
In snowy Tahoe, I-80 was temporarily closed in both directions Monday morning due to multiple spinouts, and rainy conditions around the Bay are leading to ponding and road closures as well. I-80 was back open as of 1:30 pm Monday after being shut down for several hours in both directions...
Southwest Airlines announces nonstop flights to Austin, Texas, from Sonoma County airport
Southwest Airlines this fall will add service to Austin, Texas, to its destination offerings from Charles M. Schulz-Sonoma County Airport (STS), according to airport officials and the airline. Nonstop service to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport begins Oct. 3. The flight will operate on Saturdays and on a...
Interview: First 5 Sonoma County distributes funds from Measure I
The Sonoma County Child Care & Children's Health Initiative was passed by voters in 2024, authorizing a quarter-cent sales tax. photo credit: Michelle Marques Angie Dillon-Shore, Executive Director of First 5 Sonoma County KRCB's Michelle Marques talks with Angie Dillon-Shore, Executive Director of First 5 Sonoma...
Santa Rosa Signs Off On Pricey MLK Park Makeover After Turf Showdown
Martin Luther King Jr. Park in Santa Rosa’s South Park neighborhood is finally getting its long-promised overhaul, complete with new play areas, brighter lighting, a near half-mile walking path and a hotly debated synthetic-turf soccer field. The City Council voted unanimously this month to approve a master plan for...
Sonoma Valley’s Fab Wines Now Being Tasted at More Than Half the Price!
This piece is reprinted from the folks at Sonoma Valley, and I love the wines and people in the Valley so much that I had to let Palate Press readers know. At a time when the cheapest tasting fees are $30-$50 a person, a $15 opportunity should not be missed.
Chic Sonoma Home Retains Vintage Charm With Sharp Upgrades
A renovated, 1950s-era Sonoma home is currently listed for sale. Full of charm and sharp upgrades, the two-bedroom, one-bathroom home with an office is priced at $795,000. The dwelling retains its vintage lines, but renewed elements — starting at the knotty-pine front door — make the space shine. The kitchen and...
SRPD launches Weekly Dispatch video updates
The Santa Rosa Police Department is sharing a new way for residents to stay informed through the SRPD Weekly Dispatch. Each week, the department posts a short video with highlights of recent police activity, a featured Case of the Week, and an ICYMI segment that reviews key updates.
