Traffic Advisory: Napa to Sonoma Half Marathon & Rosé 5K Returns July 25–26
The annual Napa to Sonoma Half Marathon & Rosé 5K returns to Sonoma Valley on Saturday, July 25, and Sunday, July 26. The event has been a longtime tradition in the community and, as in previous years, most traffic impacts will occur during the early morning hours. Motorists may...
Marin County dementia drug startup gets venture capital infusion
A Novato startup company that is researching the connection between Alzheimer’s disease and a bacteria found in gum disease has received backing from a local venture capital firm. Marin Sonoma Impact Ventures announced its investment in Lighthouse Pharmaceuticals, based at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, on J
HopMonk Novato tavern hit by car: photos
(KRON) — A car slammed through the exterior wall of a popular North Bay tavern on Monday, inflicting significant damage. The Novato Police Department said it responded to a car crash into the side of the HopMonk Tavern at 224 Vintage Way. No one was injured in the crash, but the building is currently undergoing […]
Driver crashes into popular North Bay restaurant and concert venue
A vehicle crashed into HopMonk Tavern in Novato on Monday, prompting a temporary closure for cleanup and safety inspections.
Sonoma County Maintains Progress in Reducing Homelessness, but Challenges Lie Ahead
Last year, homelessness dropped to its lowest level in Sonoma County in nearly two decades. Preliminary results from this year’s annual Point-in-Time Count suggest homelessness has remained at its lowest level since 2007, even as financial challenges mount. The Jan. 30 count identified 1,951 people experiencing homeles
Recent Earthquakes Are A Reminder: Be Ready Before the Ground Shakes
The powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 are a sobering reminder that earthquakes can happen without warning. Sonoma County is crossed by four active faults, making earthquakes an inevitable part of living here. While we can’t predict when the next one will strike, we can prepare for it. Taking a few s
Hilltop area near Marin County’s King Mountain Reserve could soon open to the public
The hilltop region near the King Mountain Open Space Reserve in Marin County could soon be open to the public.
Hilary Duff recalls ‘blackout blur’ of first Bay Area concert at sold-out Shoreline show
The pop star told her Shoreline Amphitheatre audience that memories of her early Phoenix Theater performance were so foggy she sometimes wondered whether it had happened.
Marin Probation Chief Marlon Washington Dies, County In Shock
Marin County is grappling with the death of its chief probation officer, Marlon J. Washington, who died last Friday, according to a statewide probation association's End of Watch notice. The announcement has sparked an outpouring of condolences across California's probation community, even as officials have released fe
Idle geothermal wells at The Geysers could be part of California’s clean power solution
A new generation of geothermal technology has proven itself in field testing in Northern California, where a state-funded demonstration at The Geysers suggests old and underperforming wells could become a faster, lower-impact path to more clean electricity. A California Energy Commission report published in April found
