The North Bay Overnighter: Bikepacking Marin County (Video)
In December, Leigh Foster pedaled the North Bay Overnighter in Marin County, California. His latest video documents three days of riding in a peaceful, meditative way that honors all the small details of his ride. Find the video and a short written reflection here…. Words and photos by Leigh Foster.
Planning Commission Supports a “Go Slow” Approach to Rezoning Sebastiani Winery Property
At its meeting of February 19, 2026, Sonoma’s Planning Commission unanimously agreed to recommend a “go slow” approach to the rezoning of the Sebastiani Winery property to Sonoma’s City Council. The City of Sonoma is in the process of updating its General Plan, the document that...
The Geysers, CA Earthquake Alert: M4.1 And M2.9 Strike Near Cloverdale Today
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. The Geysers, California – A magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck near The Geysers geothermal field Saturday afternoon, followed minutes later by a magnitude 2.9 tremor in northern Sonoma County. According to the...
Femur-Shattering Rohnert Park Attack Lands Boyfriend 8 Years in Prison
A Rohnert Park man has been sentenced to eight years in state prison for a domestic violence attack that left his girlfriend with a broken right femur that required surgery. Prosecutors say 49-year-old John Steven Lombardo assaulted the woman on April 24, 2025, after an argument in his apartment, and that it was...
Investigators probe possible link between missing Tracy man, body found near Lake Berryessa
57-year-old Avtar Singh was reported missing in Tracy on Tuesday. Surveillance footage showed a white SUV and three suspects dressed in dark clothing with Singh, and authorities said he "appears to have entered the vehicle against his will." A dead body was found near Lake Berryessa on Friday, and authorities...
Free workshop on low water landscaping Feb 28
The City of Petaluma and Daily Acts are hosting a free workshop called Right Plant, Right Place on February 28 at the Petaluma Community Center from 10 AM to 11:30 AM. The event will teach how to design a landscape that supports pollinators, provides habitat, and saves water.
Lease of Creek Park Plaza up for approval Feb 24
The Town of San Anselmo and the Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District plan to approve a lease for the Building Bridge 2 (BB2) platform, also known as Creek Park Plaza. This lease would let the Town reopen the area as a limited, managed community gathering space.
Joint Council and School Board meeting Feb 23 at 5PM
Joint Council and School Board meeting Feb 23 at 5PM. The Town Council and Windsor Unified School District Board of Trustees will hold a special joint meeting on Monday, February 23 at 5 PM in the Council Chambers. The session will cover several key topics for the community.
Dutcher Crossing Showcases Sonoma County Wines With Front-Row Vineyard Views
Stories abound about people who leave the corporate world to pursue life among the vines. The tale of Dutcher Crossing began that way until a wine-loving teacher convinced the original owners to help her realize a dream. The story. Before launching Dutcher Crossing Winery in 2005, Bruce Nevins and Jim...
Sonoma Survivors Build Their Own Lifeline As Chasing Horse Awaits Sentencing
With Nathan Chasing Horse now weeks away from sentencing, two Sonoma County women who say they survived his alleged abuse have spent years quietly building a grassroots safety net for Indigenous survivors. The projects they launched, a survivor-led nonprofit and a peer-support circle, have helped women line up...
