What’s happening this week in Sebastopol?
Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 20 and 21, 3 to 8 pm, at Viva Mexicana, 841 Gravenstein Ave. S., Sebastopol. Join Sima Mohamadian for two Persian Night pop-ups on Oct. 20 and 21. If you haven’t tried Persian cuisine yet, this is the perfect chance to fall in love with its bold flavors, rich aromas, and vibrant dishes....
Calif. county’s ‘Ember Stomp’ draws 6,000 to rally around wildfire safety
MARIN COUNTY, Calif. — Ember Stomp, a free wildfire safety and preparedness festival hosted by the nonprofit Fire Safe Marin, drew an estimated 6,000 attendees at the Marin Civic Center, home of the county fair. In early September, dozens of agencies, including all Marin fire departments, teamed with nonprofits...
Local History Monday: When War Came to St. Helena
What was it like to live in St. Helena during World War II?. This four-part series by Mariam Hansen draws on local archives, personal accounts and newspaper records to reveal how the town responded to blackouts, air raid drills, civil defense mobilizations and growing suspicion toward immigrant residents.
California billionaires open opulent Napa Valley winery
Agricultural billionaires Stewart and Lynda Resnick debut the new tasting room for their Napa winery, Lewis Cellars.
5 California wineries crippled in a flash, signaling major wine industry problems
California’s wine country is feeling the squeeze — and fast. At least five wineries have suddenly closed or scaled back operations in 2025, a sign that the Golden State’s once-booming…
Vinography Unboxed: Week of 10/12/25
Hello and welcome to this week’s dig through the pile of wine samples that show up asking to be tasted. I’m pleased to bring you the latest installment of Vinography Unboxed, where I highlight some of the better bottles that have crossed my doorstep recently. The folks at...
Sunday E-dition: Luz and the Neighbors She Brought Together
NAPA VALLEY, Calif. — I have not been writing much lately for two reasons: The first one is I adopted a dog. Not just any dog, but a Siberian husky, surrendered to the Napa animal shelter because she was “a runner.” I didn’t fully understand the term but learned that two sets of people had given up because of her...
Larissa Connors Claims Top Women’s Spot at the 2025 Mega Hopper
Larissa Connors rolled into the finish of the 2025 Mega Hopper after 36 hours and 33 minutes of relentless riding, claiming 5th overall and first among women in the audacious 416-mile self-supported ultra. The 39-year-old from Santa Rosa conquered the absurdly ambitious linkup of nine legendary Grasshopper routes on...
This Low-Key Diner In California Has A Crab Cake Benedict That’s Absolutely To Die...
Ever had one of those breakfast epiphanies where your taste buds suddenly wake up and say, “Oh, THIS is what we’ve been missing all our lives”?. That’s exactly what happens at Hank’s Creekside Restaurant in Santa Rosa, a humble brick building that’s serving up what might be the most life-changing crab cake benedict...
Fatal Collision: Pedestrian Struck by SMART Train in Petaluma, Police Investigate Circumstances
A pedestrian was fatally struck by a SMART train in Petaluma yesterday. The Petaluma Police Department reported that the SMART Train Dispatch Center notified them about the tragic event, which took place near the railroad trestle bridge that spans over the tributary of the Petaluma River. Emergency personnel from...
