One of the Last Northern Spotted Owl Strongholds in California Is Under Pressure
The northern spotted owl has been vanishing across the Pacific Northwest for decades. But at Point Reyes National Seashore, the species is holding on better than almost anywhere else. There is currenlty an ongoing monitoring effort at Point Reyes, where biologists continue to track one of the densest and most...
Unionization and Sonoma County Hospitality and Tourism
As one of Sonoma County’s largest employers and a pillar of the local economy, the hospitality and tourism industry plays a central role in the region. However, the industry is predominantly low-wage, and most employers do not provide affordable health care benefits. In 2025, the California Employment Development Department...
New Print Exhibit Launched on May 1 at Sonoma Community Center
Welcoming nearly 200 guests to the Opening Reception of the new exhibit at the Sonoma Community Center, Etched in Sonoma:A Living Legacy, curator Simon Blattner said, “Everything about this show makes me feel good.”. All the works exhibited were printed on the Griffin press that Blattner donated to the...
Sonoma Streets Get Steamy as Mobile Tortilla Factories Roll In
Mobile tortillerías, essentially full tortilla factories on wheels, are rolling through Sonoma County this spring, selling steaming corn tortillas by the pound and pulling steady lines in neighborhood parking lots. Shoppers say the fresh-made stacks are softer, more fragrant and closer to the tortillas they remember from home, and operators describe the roving kitchens as vehicles for memory and community as much as...
Ranch-Style Russian River Retreat Hits the Market
A secluded Russian River home and accessory dwelling unit (ADU) are currently listed for sale. Set on nearly a full, level acre, the 2,828-square-foot property with four bedrooms and four bathrooms is listed for $1,995,000. The renovated 1940s-era, ranch-style home has a floor plan with an open flow between the...
Sonoma County’s Mobile Tortillerías Offer a Taste of Home
The scent of fresh, warm corn tortillas greets customers as a line grows in the mid-afternoon outside a bright yellow and green trailer on Sebastopol Road in Santa Rosa’s Roseland neighborhood. Unlike the other trucks, trailers, and pop-up tents lining the busy street, you won’t find tacos, burritos, or...
Reimagined Home in Burbank Gardens Neighborhood Listed for Sale
A reimagined circa-1924 home in the Burbank Gardens neighborhood of Santa Rosa is currently listed for $685,000. The two-bedroom, two-bathroom dwelling exudes charm right at the curb. The walkway flanked by grass leads to a spacious front porch. Modern fixtures and fresh paint highlight the traditional millwork. A down-to-the-studs renovation...
Sol Rei Is a Charming Addition to the Sonoma Plaza Wine Scene
For some people, sensitivities to histamines or sulfites can put a damper on their enjoyment of wine. That’s where Sol Rei Wine comes in. Set in a charming courtyard off the Sonoma Plaza, the winery specializes in wines low in histamines and without added sulfites. The story. When Katherine...
Petaluma Food Truck Hub “The Block” Announces Final Goodbye Bash
Petaluma’s popular outdoor gathering spot, The Block, is preparing for its final curtain call this week with a massive farewell celebration on May 9th. According to the Petaluma Argus-Courier, owner Mark Hildreth says the “goodbye bash” will feature live performances from fan-favorite local acts, including The Hots and The Soulshake, to honor the venue’s nine-year legacy.
San Rafael Cold Case Cracked: Marin Jury Nails Idaho Man For 1973 Murder
A Marin County jury last Friday found 77-year-old Michael Eugene Mullen guilty of first-degree murder in the 1973 killing of Nina Fischer, closing a cold case that has shadowed San Rafael for more than fifty years. The verdict delivered long-delayed accountability for Fischer’s family and highlighted how old evidence can be revived with modern forensic tools. Sentencing is scheduled for...
