California approves more than $300 million for Highway 37 upgrades
The California Transportation Commission has approved more than $300 million in funding for projects aimed at reducing congestion and flooding along State Route 37 between Novato and Vallejo while supporting restoration of surrounding baylands. Funding will allow Caltrans to advertise construction contracts this fall f
Two neighboring Sonoma County towns forge different paths on affordable housing
When Arlene Linder sought to move back to the North Bay in 2025 after 15 years out of state, she was not prepared for how expensive it would be to return to California as a senior. For the first time in her life, the former homeowner was in the market...
Sonoma Co.: Brush Fire Spreads Into Solar Facility Near Petaluma Sunday Night
A brush fire is burning off U.S. Highway 101 by San Antonio Road in southern Sonoma County, Cal Fire said Sunday night. The call came in at 7:45 p.m. and by 8 p.m. the fire was estimated to be at 4 acres in size with a moderate rate of spread, according to Cal Fire. Authorities said the blaze had spread to a solar faci
Forward progress halted on brush fire off Highway 101 in Sonoma County
Forward progress has been stopped on a brush fire burning off U.S. Highway 101 by San Antonio Road in southern Sonoma County, Cal Fire said Sunday night. The call came in at 7:45 p.m. and by 8 p.m. the fire was estimated to be at 4 acres in size with a moderate rate of spread, according to Cal Fire. Authorities said th
Josette Brose-Eichar: Not In My Backyard?
YIMBY, NIMBY – both address the concept of yes or no in my backyard. Yet, what happens when each change, when each development, goes beyond your or my backyard? The whole balance of a community, our environment, our earth is involved. When community members voice concerns about the proposed or planned developments at S
Sonoma Co.: Fulton Road Closed After Vehicle Sheers Power Pole In Half
Drivers in Sonoma County were advised to avoid Fulton Road near Francisco Avenue on Sunday after a collision caused delays. The wreck at the northwest edge of the Santa Rosa city limits was reported to the California Highway Patrol at about 6:20 a.m. Article continues below this ad. Friends of...
This Bright-Red California Barn Hides One Of Napa Valley’s Most Celebrated Brunch Spots
You could drive past the red barn and assume somebody keeps tractors inside. That would be a delicious mistake. Breakfast is happening behind those barn doors, and the morning has considerably more personality than the rustic exterior lets on. The famous little doughnuts have their own following, while hearty brunch...
Regional: 2 Men Arrested In $1.4 Million Theft Of Copper Wires And Pipes
Two men were arrested in connection with the theft of $1.4 million in copper wires and pipes from Graton Resort and Casino in Rohnert Park and a construction site in Napa, the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office said. Abel Gomez Moreno, 41, of Madera, and Fray Juan Barbosa Villanueva, 24, of...
Petaluma: Missing Petaluma Man Found Safe Traveling More Than 150 Miles, Thanks To Flock...
An at-risk missing adult from Petaluma was found safe Friday night in Humboldt County after police tracked his vehicle across multiple Northern California counties, authorities said. The Petaluma Police Department received a report about the man at about 6:38 p.m. Article continues below this ad. Friends of SFGATE enjo
Sonoma Co.: Scammers Promise Property Tax Relief With Fake 1098-Sr Form
Sonoma County officials are warning seniors and other property owners about a tax scam spreading online and by phone that falsely claims people can reduce or freeze their property taxes by filing a nonexistent federal form. In a statement Thursday, Sonoma County Clerk Deva Marie Proto and County Auditor Erick...
