Two artists, three Bay Area shows and very different takes on folk
Willie Watson and Erin Rae team up for three Bay Area shows, pairing his old-time folk sound with her hazier take on indie folk and country.
Petaluma’s New 24-Hour Pet ER Fills a Gap as Vet Demand Explodes
A new 24-hour animal hospital has opened its doors on Lakeville Highway in Petaluma, giving pet owners in the area and northern Marin County somewhere close to home to turn to when a dog or cat needs emergency care in the middle of the night. TruVet Specialty & Emergency Hospital, a 6,300-square-foot facility at Lakevi
California Budget Crew Sets Eyes on Flood-Prone Highway 37
The California Transportation Commission will vote Friday on a $95 million funding bid that would launch the long-delayed overhaul of Highway 37, the flood-prone route linking Marin, Sonoma, Napa and Solano counties. Rep. Mike Thompson, who has directed federal money to the corridor, said the road’s problems have been
A California wine region’s long-simmering battle against the government is bubbling over
Napa Valley’s wine industry is pushing back on what it views as overregulation by the local government.
Sonoma’s New Smash Restaurant Leans Into Fast-Casual Burgers
Chef Ari Weiswasser, the restaurateur behind Glen Ellen Star and Stella, opened Smash in May, a burger-focused fast-casual restaurant on Sonoma Plaza. After years spent crafting polished farm-to-table cuisine, Weiswasser is leaning into something simpler, faster and a lot less fussy. Located in the former Taub Family O
Return to the Russian River
When Jake Messing stood in front of the mural he had just completed for Russian Riverkeeper (RRK) on the north side of the nonprofit’s headquarters at 139 Healdsburg Ave., he had finished more than another mural. The subject matter was clear, unambiguous: the course of a river from its point of origin to the sea, with
Regional: Electeds Demand Release Of Funds For Sinking North Bay Highway
Bay Area labor leaders and representatives convened for a press conference Wednesday to call for the release of $100 million in upgrades to state Route 37, a heavily trafficked 21-mile highway that services Sonoma, Marin, Napa and Solano counties. Article continues below this ad. U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (D-St. Helena),
Kathleen Hill: Tainted food, Bernstein brilliance, Depot Update, Amusing Muse, Birds & Bubbles, Vintage...
The rumors appear to be true that Sonoma’s Isetta family is working on purchasing the Depot Hotel. While anonymous sources texted those and other rumors, this one seems to be progressing. While the black and white For Sale sign still stands in front of the building, details and escrows...
Sonoma County inching towards revamped government center
The current Sonoma County government campus is over 70 years old and faces over $750 million in deferred maintenance. photo credit: County of Sonoma Sonoma County's government complex is over 70 years old, and County leaders are looking to redevelop the current government and county administration center. The primary o
Newsom’s Sister Hosts Fashion Crowd on Napa Wine Train’s Denim-Soaked Party
A vintage Pullman car rolled through Napa Valley last Tuesday carrying an unusual mix of passengers: fashion designers, an Olympic gold medalist, a celebrity chef, and the sister of California's governor, all gathered for an invitation-only event called “All Aboard, Darling.” Guests boarded the Napa Valley Wine Train f
