California grape growers face tough harvest as wine demand drops
California grape growers are facing a difficult harvest season as declining wine consumption leaves tons of grapes unsold and some vineyards struggling to stay afloat. Taylor Serres, a fifth-generation grape grower at Serres Ranch in Sonoma, said about 30 tons of grapes, worth approximately $100,000, went unsold this year. The excess fruit will be cut from the vines and composted.
Sonoma Co.: Motorcyclist Killed In Forestville Vehicle Crash
A motorcyclist was killed in Sonoma County's census-designated place of Forestville after getting struck by a vehicle Thursday evening, the California Highway Patrol said. Around 6:10 p.m., CHP officers were alerted to a reported crash involving a Mercedes-Benz and a motorcycle at Mirabel Road and Giusti Road. Article continues below...
Cider Circus Pours Back Into Petaluma With 20-Plus Producers, Duck Fat Caramel Apples
Sonoma County's only festival dedicated entirely to artisanal cider is coming back to the water. Cider Circus returns for its second year on Oct. 24, running noon to 5 p.m. at Steamer Landing Park along the Petaluma River, with more than 20 West Coast producers pouring low-intervention ciders, co-ferments and liqueurs.
Years after 2017 Tubbs Fire, survivors still fighting for full compensation
Nine years after the deadly 2017 Tubbs Fire tore through Santa Rosa, the financial recovery remains unfinished for some wildfire survivors.
Prop. 43 would make special taxes harder to pass. That’s the point, say anti-tax...
The measure would require two-thirds of voters to approve any local special taxes, instead of the simple majority for citizen-led initiatives. Anti-tax advocates say it should be that hard for governments to tax Californians, but local officials say it could constrain funding for essential services.
A sourdough pizza star is coming to San Francisco
The Bay Area’s premier destination for Roman-style pizza al taglio is coming to San Francisco.
Two-Car Crash Near Sonoma Ignites Brush Fire, Sends Two to Hospital
A two-vehicle crash near Stage Gulch and Watmaugh roads south of Sonoma sent two people to area hospitals and sparked a vegetation fire that burned about 1.25 acres before firefighters contained it. Crews were called to the scene shortly before 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, and arrived to find one vehicle already engulfed in flames, with fire spreading into nearby brush.
9 years since devastating Tubbs Fire, Santa Rosa completes landmark Fountaingrove fire safety project
On the eve of the ninth anniversary of the Tubbs Fire, local officials completed a major wildfire mitigation project in Santa Rosa's Fountaingrove neighborhood. Funded by a voter-approved 2024 countywide Fire Safety Measure, year-round crews cleared heavy fuel, dead trees, and dense brush to slow fire spread and protect evacuation routes.
Local architect building a replica of the Fountaingrove Round Barn
October 8th marks the 9th anniversary of the Tubbs Fire which destroyed the iconic landmark, as well as thousands of homes, burned more than 36,000 acres, and took more than 20 lives. photo credit: Michelle Marques Tourists from Japan view the replica Round Barn in Santa Rosa. October 8 th is the 9 th anniversary of the destructive Tubbs Fire that burned thousands of homes, took more than 20 lives and scorched more than 36-thousand acres. The fire broke out near Tubbs Lane in Calistoga before 10
Council denies appeal of senior living project
After four hours of presentations, questions and deliberation, the Healdsburg City Council voted 4-0 Monday night to deny an appeal of a city-approved senior living project on Hudson Street. Given the council’s decision, the project is allowed to move forward. The Hudson, proposed by Gallaher Signature Living, was approved...
