Sonoma Awaits ‘Monumental’ Sculpture Donation
In a milestone for public art, the City of Sonoma has officially accepted the donation of its first permanent monumental public sculpture by a local artist. Created by distinguished artist Peter Hassen, Cycles #3 is a striking 96-inch Corten steel artwork, featuring three intersecting circular forms that depict bees, b
Lake Mendocino boat inspections funded two more years after golden mussel scare
Alerted by a mussel detection dog, a June boat stop at Lake Sonoma turned up lab signs of golden mussels.
Sonoma Co.: Driver Suffers Minor Injuries After Truck Overturns On U.S. Highway 101
A driver in the town of Windsor, in Sonoma County, suffered minor injuries Saturday morning after their pickup truck overturned on U.S. Highway 101. Southbound lanes were partially closed following the collision, which happened at about 8 a.m. just north of Shiloh Road. Article continues below this ad. The truck...
‘Most dangerous mile’ for cyclists near Golden Gate Bridge is finally getting a bike...
One of the Bay Area’s most popular bike rides, which contains a dangerous stretch of roadway, will become much safer with the opening of a new paved riding trail near the Golden Gate Bridge.
Lowe’s to pay $546,600 in agreement alleging it violated gift card law
Lowe’s was ordered to pay $546,600 in fees, costs, civil penalties and restitution in a multi-county lawsuit alleging the company violated California gift card law. Lowe’s Home Centers LLC entered into a stipulated judgement in Sonoma County Superior Court for a civil enforcement action brought on by the district attor
Wine Country’s expanding commuter rail reignites debate over where to build a stop in...
Fresh off a decisive ballot-box win securing the future of Wine Country’s premier commuter rail service, the next stop for SMART is reigniting debate over the location of a Healdsburg station.
At Chateau Montelena, Napa Valley’s Past Comes to Life
In the last couple of years, Napa Valley has seen a wave of dramatic winery makeovers, from Robert Mondavi Winery’s multimillion-dollar renovation to Beaulieu Vineyard’s recently unveiled refresh. As impressive as those transformations can be, there is something appealing about stepping back in time to the region’s ear
Santa Rosa police defend Flock license plate readers amid privacy concerns
The conversation centered on about 130 automated license plate reader cameras located around Santa Rosa. The cameras photograph passing vehicles and record information including license plates, times and locations. photo credit: Shandra Back/KRCB News A community member holds a sign opposing Flock license plate reader
Northern California’s Wine Country is losing another jazz venue
Parkside Wine Bar has become a regular stop for live jazz in Sonoma, hosting Sonoma Valley Jazz Society concerts and jam sessions.
The Wine Makers – Sonoma Vintage Festival, 2026
This week we sat down with Robyn Sebastiani from SVVGA, Tim Zahner from the Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau and Mark Bodenhammer from the Chamber of Commerce to lay out the upcoming Vintage Festival. The Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival is California’s oldest wine festival, with roots dating back to...

















