Denny’s Will Close 150 Locations by 2025’s End (Is Yours on the List?)
Find out if your local Denny's is closing soon, as the iconic chain announced the closure of 150 locations by the end of 2025 after a $620 million buyout.
Santa Rosa, SMART reach deal for pedestrian crossing along train tracks
SANTA ROSA, Calif. - It's taken almost an entire decade, but soon, bus riders who live in the community near Santa Rosa's Coddingtown Mall, will have a pedestrian and bike crossing along the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit train tracks. The agreement between SMART and Santa Rosa took years to negotiate...
Where Can I Find or Meet a Black Santa Claus?
In the spirit of Christmas, a user on Reddit has posted a heartfelt request for information on where to find a Black Santa Claus for her best friend's children. The user explains that her best friend is a huge fan of Christmas and has a collection of Black Santa memorabilia. She believes that her friend's children...
Geyserville’s Pastasciutta Sells Fresh Pasta, Sauces and Italian Food Imports
Tucked between Diavola and the Geyserville Gun Club, Pastasciutta is the latest venture from restaurateurs Dino Bugica and his wife, Sonja. While it’s Dino’s mustachioed face locals recognize, the charming bottega is very much Sonja’s creation. Opened in late November, the Geyserville shop offers a carefully curated...
Mothers of victims in fatal Marin crash speak out on prosecution of teen driver
Two mothers whose daughters were killed in a fiery Marin County crash said they believed the now-17-year-old driver had suffered enough and should not be prosecuted.
Healdsburg Predator Busted: Probation Check Reveals Sickening Child Exploitation Crimes
In a recent crackdown on probation compliance, Healdsburg Police apprehended a convicted sex offender, uncovering a series of alleged child exploitation activities. According to a social media post by the Healdsburg Police Department, Alfredo Floresrico, 25, was found in violation of his probation after a compliance...
Animal rights activist Zoe Rosenberg sentenced for taking 4 chickens from North Bay farm
Rosenberg will spend 30 days in jail and 60 days in a jail alternative - like a halfway hour or home confinement.
Sonoma Co.: Man Arrested On Sonoma Coast For Alleged Abalone Poaching
A man was arrested recently along the Sonoma Coast for allegedly possessing poached red abalone he intended to sell, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife said Wednesday. Article continues below this ad. CDFW did not release the man's name or the date of the arrest. Wildlife officers said they...
Editorial: An Open Letter to the Sonoma Valley School Board
Sonoma Valley Unified School Board has an abysmal record in hiring superintendents. The last three served only two years each, and two of those three required heavy payouts, then you gifted a bonus to the most recent superintendent after she had announced her departure. All this in a District facing a huge budget...
Sonoma Recognized Nationally for Progress in Electric Vehicle Charging and Readiness
The City of Sonoma, California, received a Silver designation from the national Charging Smart program for its work in electric vehicle (EV) readiness and infrastructure. The announcement was made on December 2, 2025. Charging Smart is a national initiative led by the Interstate Renewable Energy Council (IREC), with...
