Santa Rosa CA

(KRON) — Two unhoused men face multiple charges after police said they broke in through gym windows at Santa Rosa Middle School (SRMS) and caused “significant damage,” according to Santa Rosa Police Department. The total amount of damage has not yet been determined, but police believe it may “exceed several thousand...

Number of employees laid off between July and November from AP Tech, which produced equipment used in production of computer chips and flat screens. The company subsequently closed Dec. 1, citing international trade disputes and loss of business from Chinese companies. 57.6%. Average U.S. tariff on all Chinese...

Switchback Ridge wines are sourced from the Peterson Family Vineyard. The property, located just off the Silverado Trail between St. Helena and Calistoga has been in the Peterson Family since 1914 and was replanted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petite Sirah in 1990. Kelly Peterson along with her father John...

After a long day of studying computer science and working as a Starbucks barista, 20-year-old Santa Rosa Junior College student Liam Oliviera hoped to relax by watching a classic movie. Unfortunately, his stepfather, who he lives with, impeded his plans. “Last month I was watching [David Lynch’s] ‘Blue Velvet’ on...

I recently had the pleasure of staying at The Dalya Estate in Sebastopol, and the entire estate is absolutely breathtaking. This boutique vineyard estate is surrounded by gorgeous gardens bursting with color and fragrance, with organically produced Sonoma Coast Chardonnay vines lining the elegant drive. Keep reading...

On the global stage of High Limit International, Western Australia’s Perth Motorplex continues to prove it is a world-class facility hosting some of the best racing you’ll find on Earth. Showcasing a spectacular feature during Monday’s second preliminary of the week, fans were treated to a five-way war...

The Marin–Sonoma Narrows (MSN) project targets one of the most well-known bottlenecks on US-101 between Novato in Marin County and Petaluma in Sonoma County, a corridor long affected by daily congestion, limited transit benefits and aging infrastructure. The improvements aim to restore mobility and safety along one...

On the Heels of the Unveiling of Marin County’s Largest Housing Development in Years, Spirit Residential Group, Also in Strawberry, Eyes a 150,655-square-foot building on a 6.6-acre parcel at 70 North Knoll Road. See links and info on both projects above. At left, the final environmental review for a...

Winter storms are fattening up San Luis Reservoir, and that’s suddenly bad news for Napa’s rainy‑day water stash. The city has quietly banked carryover water there as a backup for dry years. But when San Luis gets close to full, the system’s priorities shift and those savings can shrink or vanish, leaving Napa on...

Well, I hope you all had a Merry Christmas. As promised here is an update on the Property Tax Appeal. It has been an interesting few months. I believe you all know by now that I am very upset with the County of Marin, specifically by the Marine Division of the Assessor’s Office, and let’s also mention my County...