MidPen Housing Opens Development for Families, Farmworkers
Officials celebrated the recent opening of a 99-unit affordable housing development in Santa Rosa, California. Developed by nonprofit MidPen Housing, Mahonia Glen serves families earning between 30% and 60% of the area median income, including 43 homes reserved for residents who work in farming and agriculture....
Cold weather advisory for Sonoma County this week
A cold storm is moving into Sonoma County, bringing near-freezing temperatures, rain, and gusty winds. The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory from midnight tonight through 9 a.m. Wednesday for the North Bay interior valleys and mountains. Overnight lows in Santa Rosa may drop into the...
Small Napa County winery contests ‘ruinous’ fine over on-site tasting
The seeds of the court battle involving Hoopes Winery were planted in 2020, when the county said wine tastings and tours weren't allowed at the property. photo credit: Courtesy of Hoopevineyard.com A still from a promotional video on the Hoopes Vineyard website. A small Napa County winery is trying to void a...
Lightning strikes force 2 Santa Rosa schools to close
Early morning lightning strikes on Tuesday led to two schools in Santa Rosa closing down for the day, including at one site where lightning obliterated a large tree.
Warren Haynes Resurrects Countless Covers in California
Warren Haynes, photo by John Patrick Gatta — Warren Haynes continued his solo excursion over the weekend with three more shows down the California coast. The celebrated singer-songwriter and guitarist’s independent outing has brought intimate presentations, and in keeping with his storied career and diverse...
Bicyclist Killed on Northern Marin Road Considered Part of the SMART Path
It is our sad duty to once again report that a bicyclist has been killed in Marin County. This latest crash occurred on Saturday, February 7th at roughly 4:30 PM on San Antonio Road immediately south of the Marin-Sonoma border. The victim was Daniel Fred, age 75, of Novato. He was riding alone at the time that he was...
‘Coldest Case Ever’ Ends In Conviction For Sonoma County Rape and Murder of 13-Year-Old
Familial DNA was used to solve a case that had gone cold for over 40 years in Sonoma County, the case of the 1982 murder of 13-year-old Sarah Geer in Cloverdale. Sarah Ann Geer was killed May 23, 1982. She was reportedly walking home from a friend's house in quiet downtown Cloverdale when she was forcibly dragged...
Sierra snowstorm worst in three years: UC Berkeley scientists
The snow hitting the Sierra, combined with low visibility and high winds, have created the worst winter conditions in three years. That's the assessment on Tuesday by the UC Berkeley Central Sierra Snow Lab, which shared that more than two feet of snow fell in the last day and up to three more feet could land in the...
Review: “Hands on a Hardbody” in Rohnert Park
Ten contestants vie for a shiny red pickup, a publicity gimmick by a car dealership in Longview, Texas. Whoever can keep a hand on the truck the longest wins the keys to drive off with it. Hands on a Hardbody keeps you guessing how long the contestants will last and who will ultimately prevail.
SBA expands disaster loan assistance in multiple California counties
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has amended its disaster declaration for several counties in California, offering expanded assistance to residents and businesses affected by recent disasters. The low-interest federal disaster loans are now available in Contra Costa, Del Norte, Humboldt, Marin, Mendocino,...
