Wife of shark bite survivor starts non-profit to help save others
James Eastman, the Mendocino Community High School teacher attacked in March by a great white shark, understands he was a catalyst for what became a flood of media attention. “The media aspect has been very strange and a little bit alarming,” says James. “Especially right after the attack, the truth got stretched, in a
Live-Fire Feast Torches Into St. Helena’s Historic Charles Krug Winery
Napa Valley's oldest commercial winery is about to fill with smoke, flame, and the clink of whiskey glasses. On Aug. 16, Charles Krug Winery in St. Helena will host Heritage Fire, a live-fire cooking event where attendees sample dishes prepared by more than 20 local chefs, pitmasters, and agricultural purveyors cooking
Injured biker flown to safety from remote trail
A rescue helicopter was called to a remote trail in San Geronimo after a mountain biker suffered a serious lower-leg injury. The Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office said the rider sustained a major leg injury with extensive bleeding that required immediate control. Video shows rescuers lifting the biker from the trail and
Sebastopol says yes to one effort to clean up city streetscape, but passes on...
Sebastopol's city council agreed, 3-2, to remove idle newspaper stands from the city's sidewalks, but rejected a restrictive ban on sitting or lying on public sidewalks. photo credit: City of Sebastopol KRCB News reporters regularly speak with fellow reporters at other news publications around Sonoma County and the Nor
New farmers market collaborative brings together six Napa County markets
The Farmers Markets of Napa Valley will focus on expanding outreach and marketing for the six farmers markets and local producers. photo credit: Farmers Markets of Napa Valley This week is National Farmers Market Week, and a new farmers market initiative is launching in Napa County. It's called the Farmers Markets of N
Join Stacey K & Jonah at the Hall of Flowers
Stacey K and and Jonah will host a KZST appearance at the Sonoma County Fair in the Hall of Flowers with a fun, interactive photo opp and exciting text-club promotions. Don’t miss out on a selfie with Stacey K & Jonah and prizes!. Details:. -Fairgoers who join the KZST...
Things to do in Healdsburg, Aug. 6 – 14
Monthly first-Thursday stroll of downtown galleries, venues, and pop-ups that open their doors for an evening of art, community, and celebration, from 5–7 p.m. This month’s theme: Music and Mocktails! Details at artnitehealdsburg.com/about-3. Shakespeare Winds Down. Much Ado About Nothing, one of Shakespeare’s most pop
Petaluma: Water Outage Due To Main Repair On Acorn Circle
Petaluma crews are working to repair a water main Wednesday, with residences expected to be affected throughout the day. At 9:06 a.m., the Petaluma Police Department sent an advisory regarding the repair affecting units 1-52 on Acorn Circle and 1755 Petaluma Blvd N., near the Dolice department. Article continues below.
Vintage Festival 2026 – September 24-27
The Valley of the Moon Vintage Festival is a beloved community celebration that brings the heart of wine country to life each Fall on the historic Sonoma Plaza. The weekend features Sonoma Valley wines, live music, local food, and signature events that invite visitors and locals alike to gather, celebrate, and connect.
She’s newly ordained and now the only pulpit cantor in Sonoma County
When Cantor Erica Wisner first walked into Congregation Shomrei Torah in Santa Rosa, she wasn’t looking for a career. She was newly married and had recently relocated from New York City, so she simply wanted to find a synagogue. But sitting in the sanctuary during her first Friday night service, she experienced somethi

















