Matt Taylor: California’s Pinot Noir and Chardonnay Craftsman Tackling Cabernet and Chenin Blanc
California's Wine Whisperer Turns the Page – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: 247-foodrecipes.com) In the coastal fog of Occidental, California, Matt Taylor has long shaped some of the state’s most nuanced wines. A third-generation Sonoma County native, he built his reputation on pinot noirs and chardonnays from rugged West Sonoma Coast vineyards. Now, ... Read more
2 students cited for street racing outside Novato high school: PD
(KRON) — Two juveniles, ages 16 and 17, were cited for two recent street racing incidents where they were allegedly caught on video “illegally racing and burning out” in separate pickup trucks, according to the Novato Police Department. No injuries were reported. The first street racing incident occurred April 23 on San Marin Drive in […]
Sausalito taps former S.F. port chief Elaine Forbes as city manager
Sausalito has a new city manager: Elaine Forbes, who stepped down as director of the Port of San Francisco last September after leading that agency for nearly a decade.
One Historic Northern California Restaurant Locals Swear By
When it comes to family-owned restaurants, you'll find them in all kinds of colors and stripes-small mom ‘n pop bistros, upscale A-list establishments, back-alley gems, and so many more. And these typically long-standing places span the culinary gamut as well. One of these historic family-owned restaurants in Northern California is Dinucci’s Restaurant, and it is […]
How to Sound Like a NASCAR Pro (Even If You’re a First-Timer)
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...
Sonoma Co.: Update: Area Near Smart Train Facility Reopens After Police Activity
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...
City Announces Winners of Earth Day Photo Contest
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.
Public memorial service set for deceased people without family, financial means
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...
The Best Salads in Healdsburg & Geyserville
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...
Measure B could determine future of North Bay’s SMART train, officials warn
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.
