Wine industry troubles hit local warehouse real estate
The Napa-Solano warehouse real estate market faces challenges as the wine industry struggles, leading to big increases in vacancy and prompting some logistics companies to downsize while others seek expansion to help with vintners’ cost-cutting needs. July 4, 2025, 7:00AM. Updated 2 hours ago. 6 minute read. Local...
Review: “School of Rock” in Healdsburg
Which of the following does not belong: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Jesus Christ Superstar, Evita, Phantom of the Opera, Sunset Boulevard, School of Rock. It’s a trick question because they are all Andrew Lloyd Webber musicals. Even School of Rock?. Yep. Webber bought the stage rights to...
Underground winery near Sonoma line approved, despite Napa County’s growing winery tensions
Napa County officials on Wednesday approved a new underground winery near the Sonoma County line, a rare project that planners say will reduce traffic and minimize environmental disruption. But it comes at a time when many residents are growing wary of expanding wine infrastructure, no matter how discreet. The...
Santa Rosa: Police Arrest Man They Believe Robbed Bank In 2024
SANTA ROSA: POLICE ARREST MAN THEY BELIEVE ROBBED BANK IN 2024
Historic Healdsburg’s Jimtown Store Reopens with New Owner and Dim Sum Delights
The historic Jimtown Store on Highway 128, a 132-year-old landmark of Alexander Valley, has reopened its doors under the novel banner of "Jimtown and Then Sum." Now at the helm is Michelle Wood, a former lab technician turned culinary entrepreneur, who is introducing a mouthwatering lineup of dim sum to its...
This Marin County town is having a ‘freakout’ over a planned downtown apartment complex
This battle could be a test case of what happens when a town’s residents rebel against California requirements meant to ease the state’s affordable housing shortage.
Beloved Bay Area preschool teacher retires after more than 40 years at same school
NOVATO, Calif. - With hugs, flowers, and many expressions of love, Michelle McSweeney this week said farewell and walked out of the North Bay school where she worked for 45 years. The beloved and longtime preschool teacher retired from Miss Sandie's School in Novato on Wednesday. McSweeney was among the...
Bennett Valley Safeway to close pharmacy this month
The Safeway grocery store in Santa Rosa’s Bennett Valley is closing its pharmacy at the end of the month. According to a WARN notice filed with the state, three pharmacy employees will be laid off, but will be offered the chance to work at a different Safeway. The pharmacy is expected to close July 31.
Cocaine, mushrooms and guns: Two arrested in Santa Rosa
Two men were arrested in Santa Rosa on Wednesday after the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office allegedly found cocaine, psilocybin mushrooms and two guns while serving a search warrant.
Cloverdale Gang Member Arrested for Illegal Firearm Possession and Child Endangerment: Sonoma Sheriff’s Department
The Sonoma Sheriff's Narcotics Unit, along with patrol deputies, arrested Juan Cardenas, identified as a gang member, on charges of firearm and ammunition possession, among other felonies. The arrest, part of a probation search at Cardenas' Cloverdale residence on Monday, was met with resistance. The suspect...
