Santa Rosa CA

At Sonoma Raceway, you don’t have to be a lifelong fan to talk like a seasoned insider. As one of the most distinctive stops on the NASCAR calendar, Sonoma offers first-time attendees something rare: a race-day experience where learning the sport feels natural, immersive—and fast. Nestled in the...

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday said it is no longer asking people to avoid the area of a Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit maintenance facility north of Santa Rosa that had police activity earlier in the day. The Sheriff's Office issued an alert shortly before 11 a.m. asking people...

In celebration of Earth Day, the City of Sonoma announced the winners of the 6th Annual City of Sonoma Earth Day Photo Contest, presented in partnership with the Sonoma Community Center. This year’s theme, The Power of Water, inspired 26 entries from across the community, each offering a unique perspective on how water shapes our landscapes, ecosystems, and daily lives.

When no next of kin can be located, or relatives cannot afford final arrangements, the deceased people are classified as unclaimed photo credit: Pleasant Hills website. Pleasant Hills Memorial near Sebastopol. Sonoma County will hold a public memorial service on Saturday to honor 59 people who died without family or the financial means to arrange for burial or cremation, county officials said. The ceremony...

As the weather gets warmer, nothing hits the spot quite like a fresh, delicious salad! If you’re wondering where to find the best ones in Healdsburg, I’ve got you covered. I’ve put together a list of my absolute favorite salads from some of the most incredible restaurants and talented chefs around town—think seasonal ingredients, creative combinations, and flavors that’ll make you actually crave...

COTATI, Calif. - Supporters of the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit system are characterizing Measure B as a "do-or-die" proposition for the future of North Bay transit. As the SMART train looks to expand northward to Healdsburg and Cloverdale, officials warn that a failure at the ballot box this June could eventually derail the entire system.

A helicopter crew from the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office helped rescue an injured rock climber over the weekend at Salt Point State Park after the climber fell about 15 feet in a remote area . The sheriff's Henry-1 helicopter was requested at 3:38 p.m. Sunday to assist with the rescue...

Advocates say these incidents highlight why they want greater transparency and a complete end to ICE collaboration. photo credit: Shandra Back Protesters hold signs outside the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office. At a press conference outside the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office this week, immigrant‑rights advocates criticized what they describe as a pattern of poor transparency bolstered calls for the sheriff to end all cooperation...

Sonoma wine heavyweight Bob Cabral has quietly slipped a reservation-only tasting room onto the Paradise Ridge property in Santa Rosa. The new Backstage Lounge blends Cabral’s lifelong love of music with small-lot Pinot Noir and Sonoma Coast Chardonnay in an intimate setting that feels more living room than tasting bar. Cabral and his wife, Heather, funnel proceeds after expenses to children’s charities...

SANTA ROSA, Calif. (KRON) — A suspected serial tire slasher is off the streets Tuesday night in the North Bay. Santa Rosa police say at least 50 cars were targeted in a string of overnight vandalism. A few of the cars with their tire slashed can be seen on...